University news

Connecting you to the latest AI research and innovation

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.

Unifying Vision Representation

Thursday, 30 May, 2024

Unifying Vision Representation

arrow image icon

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, propelled by foundation models like LLM, has ignited transformative revolutions. However, unlike language, foundation models in other modalities are trailing behind, presenting […]

Large language model K2-65B launches globally, setting a new standard for sustainable performance

Thursday, 30 May, 2024

Large language model K2-65B launches globally, setting a new standard for sustainable performance

arrow image icon

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), in collaboration with Petuum and LLM360, announces the launch of K2-65B, a ground-breaking open-source 65-billion parameter large language model (LLM). K2 sets new standards in transparency and performance for open-source artificial intelligence (AI) by providing a blueprint for documenting and studying the full lifecycle of LLMs, including all reproduction details.

Improving intelligent transportation systems through the metaverse

Thursday, 30 May, 2024

Improving intelligent transportation systems through the metaverse

arrow image icon

How one MBZUAI student is using the metaverse to enhance vehicular networks.

Past, Present and Future of Speech Technologies

Tuesday, 28 May, 2024

Past, Present and Future of Speech Technologies

arrow image icon

Speech Technologies started with a dream of machines that could speak and understand humans. From the inception of VODER at the NYC Worlds Fair in 1939 to the current proliferation […]

Understanding the Dark Side of Internet Memes

Monday, 27 May, 2024

Understanding the Dark Side of Internet Memes

arrow image icon

Memes, a prevalent form of humor in the digital era, efficiently convey sarcasm, wit, and cultural references, spreading rapidly on the Internet due to their relatability and shareability. While memes […]

Elizabeth Churchill joins MBZUAI to strengthen human-computer interaction research and talent in the UAE

Monday, 27 May, 2024

Elizabeth Churchill joins MBZUAI to strengthen human-computer interaction research and talent in the UAE

arrow image icon

Renowned and respected user experience (UX) expert, Professor Elizabeth Churchill, will spearhead Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence’s (MBZUAI) Human-Computer Interaction Department.

Words at work: New directions in natural language processing with Ted Briscoe

Monday, 27 May, 2024

Words at work: New directions in natural language processing with Ted Briscoe

arrow image icon

Ted Briscoe has focused his efforts on solving fundamental problems in NLP, such as parsing and syntactic and semantic analysis.

Five industries undergoing transformative change due to ongoing artificial intelligence research

Friday, 24 May, 2024

Five industries undergoing transformative change due to ongoing artificial intelligence research

arrow image icon

Around the world, major industries are undergoing transformative changes thanks to the power and adaptability of artificial intelligence (AI).

Enabling precision medicine with single cell omics and decentralized clinical studies

Thursday, 23 May, 2024

Enabling precision medicine with single cell omics and decentralized clinical studies

arrow image icon

One of the most exciting consequences of the accessibility of single cell omics technologies is their use in new experimental designs. Beyond atlases, longitudinal studies with many timepoints are also […]

A new strategy for complex optimization problems in machine learning presented at ICLR

Thursday, 23 May, 2024

A new strategy for complex optimization problems in machine learning presented at ICLR

arrow image icon

Researchers at MBZUAI and other institutions presented a study at ICLR 2024 proposing new methods of handling complex optimization problems.

Ready to start your new education journey?

Apply now arrow right icon