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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.

Making LLM accuracy a matter of fact

Saturday, 24 May, 2025

Making LLM accuracy a matter of fact

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Natural language processing (NLP) master’s graduate, Hasan Iqbal, is committed to facts. So much so that he developed a fact-checking framework that has become the basis of his academic passion.

Inside PAN, MBZUAI’s groundbreaking world model

Thursday, 22 May, 2025

Inside PAN, MBZUAI’s groundbreaking world model

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Capabilities in artificial intelligence have evolved dramatically over the past three years. We’ve transitioned rapidly from large language models (LLMs) that excelled in text generation, to advanced reasoning models capable of solving complex logical and mathematical problems.

MBZUAI Launches Institute of Foundation Models and Establishes Silicon Valley AI Lab

Thursday, 22 May, 2025

MBZUAI Launches Institute of Foundation Models and Establishes Silicon Valley AI Lab

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The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has expanded its global footprint with today’s launch of its Institute of Foundation Models (IFM). The IFM is a multi-site initiative consisting of a newly established Silicon Valley Lab in Sunnyvale, CA, combined with previously announced lab facilities in Paris and Abu Dhabi.

Advancing cultural diversity through AI

Wednesday, 21 May, 2025

Advancing cultural diversity through AI

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To mark World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, we look at how MBZUAI is using artificial intelligence to improve cross-cultural understanding.

Can crowdsourced fact-checking curb misinformation on social media?

Wednesday, 21 May, 2025

Can crowdsourced fact-checking curb misinformation on social media?

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Meta shut down their professional factchecker program and replaced it with Community Notes. What does this mean for the future of content moderation?

MBZUAI Strengthens Research Ties with France’s École Polytechnique

Tuesday, 20 May, 2025

MBZUAI Strengthens Research Ties with France’s École Polytechnique

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Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) will deepen ties with France’s AI ecosystem in 2025 after expanding its relationship with École Polytechnique through a Collaborative Research Agreement. This new initiative will support mission-driven research led by core investigators from both institutions.

The cost of truth: An efficient fact-checking framework | NAACL

Tuesday, 20 May, 2025

The cost of truth: An efficient fact-checking framework | NAACL

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In a bid to reduce LLM hallucinations, a team from MBZUAI have developed a fact-checking method that is efficient enough to use widely.

Reimagining AI design for a more human-centered future

Monday, 19 May, 2025

Reimagining AI design for a more human-centered future

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Speaking at MBZUAI’s campus, Stanford’s James Landay explained why we must design AI systems at three levels to ensure true positive impact.

Testing LLMs safety in Arabic from two perspectives | NAACL

Thursday, 15 May, 2025

Testing LLMs safety in Arabic from two perspectives | NAACL

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Researchers from MBZUAI aim to help developers build safer and more culturally aware AI tools for Arabic speakers worldwide.

What LLMs get wrong about culture — and how to fix them: Two studies from NAACL

Wednesday, 14 May, 2025

What LLMs get wrong about culture — and how to fix them: Two studies from NAACL

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Researchers from MBZUAI used book reviews from Ethiopia, India, and the US to measure the ability of LLMs to identify cultural references.

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