Keywords: AI, saudi arabia, deliberative polling, social media

This paper examines public attitudes toward artificial intelligence (AI) in Saudi Arabia, with a particular focus on the impact of deliberation on shaping opinions. A baseline survey was administered to participants, capturing their initial views on AI-related topics such as personalization, transparency, and autonomy. Following the survey, participants engaged in a deliberative forum where they discussed the ethical, social, and practical implications of AI. Pre- and post-deliberation surveys revealed significant shifts in opinions, especially regarding AI agents' role in personal relationships, with a growing preference for transparency. While support for AI agents responding to real-life relationships without the other person knowing decreased post-deliberation, there was increased support for AI agents providing educational resources to users and for tailoring AI responses to regional and cultural contexts. Gender differences were notable, as male participants generally expressed higher levels of support compared to female participants, especially on proposals related to personalization and transparency. The results underscore the transformative potential of deliberation in refining public attitudes, fostering more informed and nuanced opinions on the role of AI in Saudi society.