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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.

Composition and code: how Gus Xia is using music and metaphysics to advance AI

Friday, 25 July, 2025

Composition and code: how Gus Xia is using music and metaphysics to advance AI

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Xia’s eclectic approach to AI will be put to good use as he teaches MBZUAI’s debut cohort of undergraduate students.

Understanding faith in the age of AI

Thursday, 24 July, 2025

Understanding faith in the age of AI

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MBZUAI hosted a panel discussion in collaboration with the Manara Center for Coexistence and Dialogue focused on the role of faith and spirituality in an era dominated by advanced technology.

The AI model improving air pollution prediction

Wednesday, 23 July, 2025

The AI model improving air pollution prediction

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MBZUAI's Salman Khan and Vishal Nedungadi won the best paper award at ICML's TerraBytes workshop for AirCast – a real-time air quality forecasting system.

AI researcher tackles stuttering diagnosis in the developing world

Tuesday, 22 July, 2025

AI researcher tackles stuttering diagnosis in the developing world

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MBZUAI doctoral student Hawau Toyin uses artificial intelligence to improve access to speech disorder diagnosis and treatment.

Create and edit images like a smart artist

Monday, 21 July, 2025

Create and edit images like a smart artist

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Shaoan Xie and Lingjing Kong presented research at ICML that could make it possible to create and edit an image precisely, without collateral damage.

Challenging the promise of invisible ink in the era of large models

Thursday, 17 July, 2025

Challenging the promise of invisible ink in the era of large models

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MBZUAI's Nils Lukas and Toluwani Samuel Aremu presented research at ICML that highlights the need for more robust digital watermarking.

AI in bloom: How MBZUAI graduate is helping preserve the world’s plants

Wednesday, 16 July, 2025

AI in bloom: How MBZUAI graduate is helping preserve the world’s plants

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Kane Lindsay has enjoyed a gap year like no other — combining his passions for gardening, AI, and travel — while securing a Ph.D. in his home country.

New Human Phenotype Project findings illuminate pathways to precision medicine

Tuesday, 15 July, 2025

New Human Phenotype Project findings illuminate pathways to precision medicine

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By deeply mapping human biology and lifestyle, a landmark study by MBZUAI researchers is accelerating the shift towards proactive, personalized healthcare.

New multimodal model brings pixel-level precision to satellite imagery

Tuesday, 15 July, 2025

New multimodal model brings pixel-level precision to satellite imagery

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MBZUAI's Akashah Shabbir presented GeoPixel at ICML: a multimodal model that supports the task of pixel grounding with remote sensing images.

Tools of the trade: teaching robots to learn manual skills

Monday, 14 July, 2025

Tools of the trade: teaching robots to learn manual skills

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MBZUAI’s Sami Haddadin has developed a new framework that teaches machines to learn human-like physical skills through touch, trial and error.

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