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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.

At the intersection of computer science, biology, and big data

Wednesday, 1 June, 2022

At the intersection of computer science, biology, and big data

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Professor Eran Segal, a faculty member at the Weizmann Institute of Science, delivered a riveting talk Monday, May 30, 2022, to a packed crowd at MBZUAI. University leadership, dignitaries, and university faculty joined Segal as he explored his work as part of the Human Phenotype Project. Segal, a computer scientist by trade, works at the intersection of many disciplines, namely applied mathematics, statistics, biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, and evolution.

The Human Phenotype Project

Monday, 30 May, 2022

The Human Phenotype Project

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Recent technological advances allow large cohorts of human individuals to be profiled, presenting many challenges and opportunities. I will present The Human Phenotype Project, a large-scale (more than 10,000 participants) […]

Xing honored for pioneering machine learning research

Friday, 27 May, 2022

Xing honored for pioneering machine learning research

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MBZUAI President, Professor Eric Xing has been elected a fellow of the American Statistical Association (ASA) for 2022. Xing was recognized by the ASA for pioneering machine learning research in structured, high-dimensional inference, Bayesian nonparametrics, and probabalistic graphical models, entrepreneurship in scalable AI solutions across a broad range of sectors, and leadership in AI education.

UAE University and MBZUAI strengthen research ties

Friday, 27 May, 2022

UAE University and MBZUAI strengthen research ties

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A delegation from UAE University (UAEU) was recently welcomed at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) by Professor Fakhri Karray, Provost of MBZUAI, and Sultan Al Hajji, Vice President for Public Affairs and Alumni Relations.

IBM and MBZUAI join forces to advance AI research with new center of excellence

Wednesday, 25 May, 2022

IBM and MBZUAI join forces to advance AI research with new center of excellence

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MBZUAI has announced plans for a strategic collaboration with IBM (NYSE: IBM). Senior leaders from both organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at advancing fundamental AI research, as well as accelerating the types of scientific breakthroughs that could unlock the potential of AI to help solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.

Breathing life into the AI operating system

Friday, 20 May, 2022

Breathing life into the AI operating system

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To pick up a smartphone in 2022 is to use a sophisticated array of applications from thousands of developers around the world. That smartphones work as well as they do, is no small miracle.

MBZUAI congratulates His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on his appointment to the President of the UAE

Thursday, 19 May, 2022

MBZUAI congratulates His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on his appointment to the President of the UAE

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Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence would like to extend its congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on being elected President of the UAE on May 14, 2022. Under his wise and ambitious leadership, he will pave the way to strengthen the UAE's leading position globally and regionally.

University community mourns

Friday, 13 May, 2022

University community mourns

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The MBZUAI community mourns the passing of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. We offer our sincere condolences to the Royal family, to the UAE Government, and to the people.

From Learning, to Meta-Learning, to Lego-Learning — theory, systems, and engineering

Friday, 13 May, 2022

From Learning, to Meta-Learning, to Lego-Learning — theory, systems, and engineering

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MBZUAI President, Professor Eric Xing delivers a talk entitled “From Learning, to Meta-Learning, to Lego-Learning — theory, systems, and engineering” at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science May 13, […]

Automated Generation of Personalized Pedagogical Interventions in Intelligent Tutoring Systems

Wednesday, 11 May, 2022

Automated Generation of Personalized Pedagogical Interventions in Intelligent Tutoring Systems

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Despite artificial intelligence (AI) having transformed major aspects of our society, only a fraction of its potential has been explored, let alone deployed, for education. AI-powered learning can provide millions […]

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