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.
Tuesday, 16 November, 2021
This talk focusses on the impact of quantum computers on cryptographic algorithms and the changes that are required to protect against both passive and active quantum attacks. It covers the […]
Wednesday, 10 November, 2021
Harvard University Professor David C. Parkes will take participants through an exciting session this week on AI, Machine Learning and Economy as part of the MBZUAI Executive Program. As a globally known researcher, Parkes has broken ground in multi-agent AI, bounded rationality, machine learning and decisions, intelligence architectures, game theory, and algorithmic economics.
Wednesday, 10 November, 2021
The Chief Executive Officer of Citadel Securities, Dr. Peng Zhao, is set to deliver a lecture this week on AI, Machine Learning and Economy as part of the MBZUAI Executive Program. One of the early architects of Citadel Securities, Zhao joined the firm as a senior quantitative researcher before becoming CEO in 2017.
Tuesday, 9 November, 2021
UC Berkeley Distinguished Professor Michael I. Jordan will lead a session on AI, Machine Learning and Economy as part of the MBZUAI Executive Program. Jordan—a celebrated academic and thought leader—is one of 16 eminent faculty in artificial intelligence and machine learning to be featured as part of the program.
Monday, 8 November, 2021
Participants from the MBZUAI Executive Program gathered on Saturday, November 6, for a day of engaging activities designed to build bridges between participants and facilitate collaboration. Around 30 participants and leaders from MBZUAI took part in planned activities designed to open essential dialogue and begin the process of building an AI community.
Thursday, 4 November, 2021
A delegation from Rabdan Academy met with MBZUAI senior leadership. The delegation included James Morse, Academy President; Dr. Faisal Al Kaabi, Dean of Faculty; Mariam Al Balooshi, Director of Capabilities Development & Innovation; Dr. Shamma Al Naqbi, Acting Student Service Director; Dr. Amanda Davies, Program Chair of Science in Policing and security; and Dr. John Hardy, Research Manager.
Thursday, 4 November, 2021
MBZUAI leadership, faculty and staff received delegates from the US-UAE Business Council Trade Mission. MBZUAI President, Professor Eric Xing, addressed the delegation alongside US-UAE Business Council President Danny Sebright.
Wednesday, 3 November, 2021
The talk consists of four stories. The first story is about the relation between Stochastic Averaging (online approach) and Stochastic Average Approximation (Empirical Risk Minimization – offline approach). The second […]
Monday, 1 November, 2021
The next-generation Fitbit strapped around the patient’s wrist flags the first warning sign. It is 2030, and the elderly UAE resident’s heart rate is low; an electronic wearable also identifies that the man—who lives alone—is slumped on his side and hasn’t moved for an hour. Separate devices pick up slight abnormalities in his blood-sugar levels, and recognize that he has not opened his refrigerator all day. This sets even more alarm bells ringing.
Monday, 1 November, 2021
MBZUAI welcomed a hybrid class of executives from government and industry for the first session of its Executive Program. The program is designed to promote greater engagement with AI between government, industry, and academia.
