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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.

Abu Dhabi Department of Energy and MBZUAI partner to advance AI solutions for energy

Thursday, 16 October, 2025

Abu Dhabi Department of Energy and MBZUAI partner to advance AI solutions for energy

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The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy and MBZUAI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on advancing the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the energy sector. 

MBZUAI launches K2 Think Hackathon to turn ideas into real world impact

Tuesday, 14 October, 2025

MBZUAI launches K2 Think Hackathon to turn ideas into real world impact

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Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence has launched the K2 Think Hackathon, an international challenge inviting innovators, developers, researchers, founders and students from secondary and high schools to build groundbreaking applications powered by K2 Think, a leading open-source system for advanced reasoning.

K2 Think Hackathon: could your idea turn into impact in 48 hours?

Tuesday, 14 October, 2025

K2 Think Hackathon: could your idea turn into impact in 48 hours?

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MBZUAI has launched the K2 Think Hackathon, with the winning team’s idea set to be integrated into the K2 Think app.

MBZUAI to showcase assistive AI technologies at GITEX 2025

Friday, 10 October, 2025

MBZUAI to showcase assistive AI technologies at GITEX 2025

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A team of researchers will show how frontier AI could solve daily challenges for elderly people and the visually impaired.

MBZUAI and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi showcase AI advances for UAE healthcare challenges

Friday, 10 October, 2025

MBZUAI and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi showcase AI advances for UAE healthcare challenges

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Researchers and clinicians came together in Abu Dhabi to put the spotlight on AI innovations designed to tackle diabetes, heart disease, and other urgent health challenges.

Careem co-founder Magnus Olsson shares lessons on AI, entrepreneurship, and purpose with MBZUAI community

Tuesday, 7 October, 2025

Careem co-founder Magnus Olsson shares lessons on AI, entrepreneurship, and purpose with MBZUAI community

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MBZUAI students and researchers got under the hood of Careem’s AI strategy during an interactive session with co-founder Magnus Olsson.

Nobel Laureate Michael Spence on how AI is redefining the global economy

Monday, 6 October, 2025

Nobel Laureate Michael Spence on how AI is redefining the global economy

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Nobel Prize-winning economist Michael Spence explains how AI is reshaping the economic landscape and what is needed to build trust and equity in AI-driven economies.

MBZUAI celebrates faculty excellence at annual recognition reception

Saturday, 4 October, 2025

MBZUAI celebrates faculty excellence at annual recognition reception

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Awards were presented to seven faculty members for their exceptional achievements in research, mentorship, community, and beyond.

MBZUAI and MIT Schwarzman College of Computing launch AI research collaboration

Friday, 3 October, 2025

MBZUAI and MIT Schwarzman College of Computing launch AI research collaboration

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The collaboration will advance frontier AI for scientific discovery, human thriving, and sustainability by uniting strengths across continents – further cementing MBZUAI’s role as a global hub for transformative AI research and innovation.

A new playbook for patient privacy in the age of foundation models

Tuesday, 30 September, 2025

A new playbook for patient privacy in the age of foundation models

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Researchers from MBZUAI have developed Forget-MI, a method that tackles the difficult issue of removing patients' information from AI-driven databases.

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