KUWAIT: In line with its ongoing efforts to promote digital awareness and keep pace with rapid technological developments, the Kuwaiti Society for Supporting Inventors and Innovation, in cooperation with the Public Affairs Section at the US Embassy, organized an awareness event entitled “Digital Safety: Protecting Ourselves in the Age of Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence,” on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
The event witnessed notable participation by American expert Guillermo Christensen, alongside a distinguished group of local experts specializing in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The event highlighted key challenges and risks associated with cyber threats, emphasizing the importance of strengthening digital safety concepts and protecting personal data amid the growing reliance on artificial intelligence technologies and their direct impact on individuals and institutions.
Dr Fatima Al-Thalab, President of the Kuwaiti Society for Supporting Inventors and Innovation, stated in a press statement that the event comes as part of the society’s strategy to promote a culture of digital safety, stressing that cybersecurity awareness has become an urgent necessity in today’s digital era. “Through such events, we seek to empower the community with a deeper understanding of digital risks and preventive measures, while promoting the safe and responsible use of modern technologies, particularly artificial intelligence,” she said.
She added that the society continues to organize awareness programs and initiatives that contribute to supporting innovation and building a safer and more sustainable digital society.
American Cybersecurity expert Guillermo Christensen said: “Cybersecurity is something that all of us must pay attention to, because we live in a mostly digital economy. That makes it easy for us to manage our money or purchase goods, but it also makes it easy for a criminal who is in another country to empty your bank account. 100 years ago, they would have to come to Kuwait from say Russia. Now, they can do that in seconds over the Internet.”
In this context, the society expressed its sincere appreciation to the Public Affairs Section for its distinguished role and active participation in the event, as well as for inviting an American expert specializing in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, which significantly enriched the discussions and fostered the exchange of international expertise. The society also extended its sincere thanks and appreciation to the Sociologists Association for hosting the event.
