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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.

Beyond Attention: Orchid’s Adaptive Convolutions for Next-Level Sequence Modeling

Thursday, 9 January, 2025

Beyond Attention: Orchid’s Adaptive Convolutions for Next-Level Sequence Modeling

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In the rapidly evolving field of deep learning, the need for models that balance expressivity and computational efficiency has become increasingly critical. This talk introduces Orchid, a novel architecture designed […]

LLMs 101: Large language models explained

Thursday, 9 January, 2025

LLMs 101: Large language models explained

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LLMs are a staple of AI, but what exactly are they? Our 101 guide breaks down the jargon and gives you the basics you need to know.

Accelerating neural network optimization: The power of second-order methods

Monday, 6 January, 2025

Accelerating neural network optimization: The power of second-order methods

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A team from MBZUAI presented a new approach for optimizing neural networks at the recent NeurIPS conference.

AI in fiction: 10 to read in 2025

Thursday, 2 January, 2025

AI in fiction: 10 to read in 2025

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To mark Science Fiction Day, here are 10 examples of AI in the written word to help get your 2025 off to a gripping literary start.

Alumni Spotlight: On a path of growth and empowerment

Monday, 30 December, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: On a path of growth and empowerment

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MBZUAI alumna Akbobek Abilkaiyrkyzy is creating impact for individuals, communities and industry by following three different paths.

MBZUAI opens graduate admissions for class of 2025, including new Master in Applied AI

Friday, 27 December, 2024

MBZUAI opens graduate admissions for class of 2025, including new Master in Applied AI

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The newly launched master's program aims to equip students with the tools to solve organizational and societal challenges.

Machine learning 101

Wednesday, 25 December, 2024

Machine learning 101

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From optimal decision making to neural networks, we look at the basics of machine learning and how you can start to master it.

Bridging probability and determinism: A new causal discovery method presented at NeurIPS

Monday, 23 December, 2024

Bridging probability and determinism: A new causal discovery method presented at NeurIPS

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MBZUAI research shows how a better understanding of the relationships between variables can benefit fundamental scientific research.

Alumni Spotlight: Gaining and sharing knowledge

Friday, 20 December, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: Gaining and sharing knowledge

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From academia to entrepreneurship, MBZUAI alumnus Faris Almalik has used his knowledge, experience, and AI to make life easier for people.

AI and the Arabic language: Preserving cultural heritage and enabling future discovery

Wednesday, 18 December, 2024

AI and the Arabic language: Preserving cultural heritage and enabling future discovery

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The Arabic language is underrepresented in the digital world, making AI inaccessible for many of its 400 million speakers worldwide. MBZUAI is working to solve this challenge.

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