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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.

Australia Day delegation explores AI opportunities with MBZUAI

Friday, 28 January, 2022

Australia Day delegation explores AI opportunities with MBZUAI

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A delegation from the Australia UAE Business Council visited MBZUAI on Australia Day to discuss potential artificial intelligence (AI) collaborations to benefit both nations.

This AI could help speech-impaired people talk to Siri and Google

Tuesday, 25 January, 2022

This AI could help speech-impaired people talk to Siri and Google

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MBZUAI student Karima Kadaoui is developing algorithms to help speech-impaired people communicate and navigate their way through society.

Yaqub finds the “magic” of AI in healthcare

Tuesday, 25 January, 2022

Yaqub finds the “magic” of AI in healthcare

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Wanting to help people is the reason Dr. Mohammad Yaqub journeyed into artificial intelligence and healthcare, and his passion for helping doctors with advanced diagnostic tools is inspiring the next generation of AI students.

PoCUS and accessible AI healthcare solutions

Friday, 21 January, 2022

PoCUS and accessible AI healthcare solutions

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Artificial intelligence can transform the tiniest of objects—such as point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS)—into lifesaving equipment, which can be used in the world’s most remote areas. At MBZUAI, researchers are working on several projects that will one day provide real-world benefits to millions of people. World-leading faculty such as MBZUAI Assistant Professor in Computer Vision, Dr. Mohammad Yaqub, is on the brink of another advanced diagnostic tool.

Guizani brings wealth of experience to MBZUAI

Thursday, 20 January, 2022

Guizani brings wealth of experience to MBZUAI

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MBZUAI is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Mohsen Guizani as Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Institutional Advancement.

Bruteforce computing is the next “winter of AI”

Wednesday, 19 January, 2022

Bruteforce computing is the next “winter of AI”

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How much power is too much power when it comes to AI achieving breakthroughs for a cleaner, more sustainable future? MBZUAI Adjunct Professor in Machine Learning, Mérouane Debbah, predicts that the "next winter of AI is coming," and that the breakeven point of running exascale computing models may be too costly unless better algorithms and more efficient models are created.

Supporting malaria solutions

Tuesday, 18 January, 2022

Supporting malaria solutions

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Malaria No More, in partnership with the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi (CPC) and the Reaching the Last Mile program announced the launch of a new global institute with the mission to combat malaria in the face of climate change and weather volatility.

AI impacts must be ethical

Monday, 17 January, 2022

AI impacts must be ethical

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Artificial intelligence safety, ethics and cultural/social impacts led the final module of the inaugural MBZUAI Executive Program on Saturday, January 15, 2022.

Michael Jordan joins MBZUAI as laureate professor

Thursday, 13 January, 2022

Michael Jordan joins MBZUAI as laureate professor

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Celebrated academic and thought leader in machine learning and AI research, UC Berkeley Distinguished Professor Michael I. Jordan, has been named laureate professor at Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and honorary director of a new Laureate Faculty Program, which he will help build with MBZUAI President, Professor Eric Xing.

Robots and their role in the future

Thursday, 6 January, 2022

Robots and their role in the future

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Participants in the MBZUAI Executive Program will learn how their organization can use robotics to achieve competitive advantages in this week's module. University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) Professors Pieter Abbeel and Ken Goldberg will deliver the fifth module on 'The Future of Robotics: The New Human Frontier.'

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