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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.

Changing the landscape: A vision language model to revolutionize remote sensing

Tuesday, 24 September, 2024

Changing the landscape: A vision language model to revolutionize remote sensing

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GeoChat+, a new VLM from MBZUAI will use multi-modal satellite data to tackle remote sensing challenges like deforestation, methane emissions, and earthquake prediction. By integrating advanced language technology, it aims to offer more precise environmental monitoring and disaster response.

September startup spotlight: Five success stories from MBZUAI researchers, students, and alumni

Tuesday, 24 September, 2024

September startup spotlight: Five success stories from MBZUAI researchers, students, and alumni

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As well as providing a cutting-edge hub for artificial intelligence (AI) research and learning, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is also working to turn AI-driven ideas into real-world startups.

Alumni Spotlight: Combining AI and community spirit to advance accessibility in healthcare

Monday, 23 September, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: Combining AI and community spirit to advance accessibility in healthcare

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MBZUAI graduate Adnan Khan explains how a love of people is inspiring his research and his work with the MBZUAI Alumni Advisory Board.

How the MBZUAI Executive Program is helping shape the future of the UAE

Tuesday, 17 September, 2024

How the MBZUAI Executive Program is helping shape the future of the UAE

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The MBZUAI Executive Program’s Capstone Projects challenged students to develop AI-based applications that could improve people’s lives across the UAE.

AI, Robotics, and the Living: A Research Journey and Future Perspectives

Tuesday, 17 September, 2024

AI, Robotics, and the Living: A Research Journey and Future Perspectives

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This talk will delve into the dynamic relationship between artificial and natural systems, with a focus on behavior, adaptability, robustness, and performance. Nature serves as a rich source of inspiration […]

How Elizabeth Churchill is putting people and purpose at the heart of AI

Monday, 16 September, 2024

How Elizabeth Churchill is putting people and purpose at the heart of AI

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MBZUAI’s department chair and professor of human-computer interaction, Elizabeth Churchill, explains why HCI is vital in developing positively impactful artificial intelligence.

Human-Centric Approaches for Multimodal Deepfakes Analysis

Friday, 13 September, 2024

Human-Centric Approaches for Multimodal Deepfakes Analysis

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The growing accessibility of Generative AI based image and video manipulation tools has made the creation of deepfakes easier. This poses significant challenges for content verification and can spread misinformation. […]

Mechanics and mimicry: Yoshihiko Nakamura’s journey in robotics

Thursday, 12 September, 2024

Mechanics and mimicry: Yoshihiko Nakamura’s journey in robotics

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Over the past five decades, Yoshihiko Nakamura has helped take robotics out of the realm of science fiction and into the world of beneficial application.

Q&A with Eric Xing: global collaborations & ethical AI

Thursday, 12 September, 2024

Q&A with Eric Xing: global collaborations & ethical AI

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Professor Eric Xing discusses MBZUAI’s ethical AI leadership, global collaborations, and transparency in AI research, addressing recent concerns & affiliations.

Towards Controllable Swarms: Integrating Artificial Intelligence at Microscopic and Macroscopic Scales

Wednesday, 11 September, 2024

Towards Controllable Swarms: Integrating Artificial Intelligence at Microscopic and Macroscopic Scales

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Swarm robotics aims at designing systems that operate in the real world without relying on global information and human infrastructure. The field takes inspiration from biology, specifically from self-organized collective […]

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