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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.

Eric Xing explores the ‘next phase of intelligence’ at Davos

Friday, 23 January, 2026

Eric Xing explores the ‘next phase of intelligence’ at Davos

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Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, MBZUAI President and University Professor Eric Xing looked ahead to the potential of physical, social, and philosophical intelligence.

MBZUAI signs agreement with World Economic Forum as Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR)

Thursday, 22 January, 2026

MBZUAI signs agreement with World Economic Forum as Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR)

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MBZUAI will launch the Centre for Intelligent Future as a global platform – connecting AI research with the world’s most pressing economic, social, and human challenges.

When AI learns to listen: how researchers are decoding baby cries to help new parents

Thursday, 22 January, 2026

When AI learns to listen: how researchers are decoding baby cries to help new parents

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An AI-powered app trained on more than 1,000 baby cries aims to reduce stress for new parents by providing meaningful insights.

AI foundation model GluFormer outperforms clinical standards in forecasting diabetes and cardiovascular risk

Wednesday, 14 January, 2026

AI foundation model GluFormer outperforms clinical standards in forecasting diabetes and cardiovascular risk

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Nature-published paper with MBZUAI researchers demonstrates how AI can transform glucose data into powerful predictors of long-term health, offering a new foundation for precision medicine.

MBZUAI’s Launch Lab equips alumni and students with practical startup tools

Friday, 9 January, 2026

MBZUAI’s Launch Lab equips alumni and students with practical startup tools

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The six-week pilot program brought alumni and students together to turn early startup ideas into tangible ventures.

Designing the human side of AI

Thursday, 8 January, 2026

Designing the human side of AI

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MBZUAI’s inaugural HCI Symposium explored how people will live and work alongside AI, and how to ensure technology design is anchored in human needs.

From Silicon Valley to social impact through science and education

Wednesday, 31 December, 2025

From Silicon Valley to social impact through science and education

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Eduardo Beltrame reflects on his journey from Brazilian public education to Silicon Valley and MBZUAI, and why Abu Dhabi is the right place to unite science, education, and purpose.

Teaching language models about Arab culture through cross-cultural transfer

Monday, 29 December, 2025

Teaching language models about Arab culture through cross-cultural transfer

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New research from MBZUAI shows how small, targeted demonstrations can sharpen AI cultural reasoning across the Arab world.

AI and the silver screen: how cinema has imagined intelligent machines

Thursday, 25 December, 2025

AI and the silver screen: how cinema has imagined intelligent machines

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Movies have given audiences countless visions of how artificial intelligence might affect our lives. Here are some of the most impactful portrayals of AI to hit the big screen.

Mind meld: agentic communication through thoughts instead of words

Tuesday, 23 December, 2025

Mind meld: agentic communication through thoughts instead of words

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A NeurIPS 2025 study by MBZUAI shows that tapping into agents’ internal structures dramatically improves multi-agent decision-making.

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