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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.

MBZUAI’s Institute of Foundation Models launches K2 Horizon, the world’s largest fully open AI models in history

Thursday, 3 September, 2026

MBZUAI’s Institute of Foundation Models launches K2 Horizon, the world’s largest fully open AI models in history

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The Institute of Foundation Models (IFM) at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) today launched K2 Horizon, a fleet of six AI foundation models ranging from 0.9 […]

Lisa Su urges MBZUAI students to seize a defining moment in AI

Wednesday, 2 September, 2026

Lisa Su urges MBZUAI students to seize a defining moment in AI

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AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su encouraged MBZUAI students to embrace hard problems and make the most of a defining moment in technology.

MBZUAI’s Emirati women turning opportunity into impact

Friday, 28 August, 2026

MBZUAI’s Emirati women turning opportunity into impact

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Each year the UAE celebrates August 28th as Emirati Women’s Day, marking the founding of the General Women’s Union in 1975 by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation.

MBZUAI opens the 2026-27 academic year with first cohorts in computational biology and human-computer interaction

Thursday, 20 August, 2026

MBZUAI opens the 2026-27 academic year with first cohorts in computational biology and human-computer interaction

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More than 400 new students from over 50 countries have arrived at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) this week, taking enrolment above 900. Among them are the […]

MBZUAI starts new academic year with distinguished global researchers

Wednesday, 19 August, 2026

MBZUAI starts new academic year with distinguished global researchers

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New appointments strengthen a faculty community that includes internationally recognized scientists, major prize-winners, and fellows of leading scientific and professional societies.

A principled approach to cross-device federated learning

Tuesday, 18 August, 2026

A principled approach to cross-device federated learning

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MBZUAI researchers have developed FedFit, a new framework for more efficient federated learning on resource-constrained devices.

How a 3D foundation model can help robots find their bearings

Thursday, 30 July, 2026

How a 3D foundation model can help robots find their bearings

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MBZUAI researchers have developed an AI-powered approach enabling robots and drones to initialize faster and more reliably.

When surgeons wear AI: how neuroadaptive systems are transforming the operating room

Tuesday, 28 July, 2026

When surgeons wear AI: how neuroadaptive systems are transforming the operating room

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At the recent UN AI for Good Summit, MBZUAI professor Olivier Oullier presented a neuroadaptive AI system that monitors a surgeon’s stress, attention and cognitive load in real time during live surgery. 

How AI collaboration during training can improve reasoning

Monday, 27 July, 2026

How AI collaboration during training can improve reasoning

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Research from MBZUAI demonstrates how collaborative training enables AI models to build stronger, more diverse reasoning abilities.

Focusing on the moments that matter with WaveSSM

Friday, 24 July, 2026

Focusing on the moments that matter with WaveSSM

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MBZUAI researchers introduce WaveSSM at ICML 2026, using wavelets to help state space models catch localized events—like heart-rate spikes—in long signals.

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