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Stay up-to-date with the latest news from MBZUAI and the wider industry, featuring insights into ongoing University research, innovations, and developments shaping the future of artificial intelligence. The Node gathers expert commentary, press announcements, and initiatives from the University and its partners, keeping you informed on the most relevant trends and breakthroughs.

How neural networks are making soft robots easier to control

Friday, 5 June, 2026

How neural networks are making soft robots easier to control

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MBZUAI's Cesare Stefanini has helped develop a new AI-driven control strategy that helps soft robotic arms move more precisely.

How population-scale epigenetics could transform healthcare in the UAE

Thursday, 4 June, 2026

How population-scale epigenetics could transform healthcare in the UAE

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Researchers from MBZUAI have developed a new framework that could help healthcare systems move beyond predicting disease risk to identifying and reversing harmful biological changes.

Two heads are faster than one

Thursday, 4 June, 2026

Two heads are faster than one

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MBZUAI researchers have developed a new approach to video understanding that reduces computational costs while maintaining accuracy.

The watermark as combination lock

Wednesday, 3 June, 2026

The watermark as combination lock

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A new system developed by MBZUAI embeds unique, key-driven watermarks into AI-generated videos, making synthetic content more traceable and resilient to tampering.

From the world we see to the scans doctors read

Tuesday, 2 June, 2026

From the world we see to the scans doctors read

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MBZUAI researchers have developed a new approach that helps AI interpret complex medical scans without sacrificing the broader visual understanding gained from large-scale training.

The watermark that wasn’t there

Monday, 1 June, 2026

The watermark that wasn’t there

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A new technique from MBZUAI researchers removes AI image watermarks in seconds – exposing potential weaknesses in one of the leading tools for identifying synthetic content.

MBZUAI joins global executive education network UNICON

Monday, 1 June, 2026

MBZUAI joins global executive education network UNICON

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MBZUAI’s membership of the consortium is led by its executive education arm, The Academy, giving it access to a global network of leading institutions.

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence welcomes new cohort for Master’s in Applied AI through the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Scholarships

Friday, 22 May, 2026

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence welcomes new cohort for Master’s in Applied AI through the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Scholarships

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A first of its kind for the UAE, the program focuses on the development, deployment and leadership of AI-driven solutions within real institutional environments.

UAE Government announces strategic knowledge partnership with MBZUAI

Thursday, 21 May, 2026

UAE Government announces strategic knowledge partnership with MBZUAI

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The partnership seeks to strengthen institutional readiness, develop national competencies, and ensure the responsible deployment of AI across federal ministries and entities.

Commencement 2026: Opening the black box of AI

Wednesday, 20 May, 2026

Commencement 2026: Opening the black box of AI

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As AI systems grow more human-like, their internal logic remains largely hidden. MBZUAI graduate Chenxi Wang is uncovering how they process language, reasoning, and emotion.

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