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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.

MBZUAI students take first-place honors at HackforSpace

Tuesday, 14 December, 2021

MBZUAI students take first-place honors at HackforSpace

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A confident mindset and teamwork has helped a trio of MBZUAI students take first-place honors at HackforSpace, a two-day intensive hackathon, held in Dubai on December 10 and 11. MBZUAI Master of Science in Machine Learning students Klea Ziu (Albania), Nicolas Mauricio Cuadrado Avila (Columbia), and Roberto Alejandro Gutierrez Guillen (Mexico) were randomly placed into a multidisciplinary coding team for the hackathon, organized by G42 and Coders HQ. A total of eight teams came together to create their own Space Autopilot for a multistage Moon Mission.

Brady and Ullman combine for top level AI education

Monday, 13 December, 2021

Brady and Ullman combine for top level AI education

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MBZUAI board member Sir Michael Brady and visiting Professor Shimon Ullman from the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS), and Weizmann AI Centre in Israel featured in the fourth module of MBZUAI's Executive Program on December 11.

Commercial Applications of AI with a focus on AI Infusion in China

Wednesday, 8 December, 2021

Commercial Applications of AI with a focus on AI Infusion in China

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a driving force for technological innovation and positive progress around the world. During the past 30 years, AI superpowers have emerged, leading the way in […]

MBZUAI celebrates ‘Year of the 50th’ – National Day 2021

Monday, 6 December, 2021

MBZUAI celebrates ‘Year of the 50th’ – National Day 2021

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More than 150 MBZUAI students, staff and faculty gathered on campus for Emirati music and food to celebrate the UAE’s 50th Anniversary – the Golden Jubilee – last Thursday. The outdoor celebration included an address from MBZUAI leadership and a cake to mark the occasion. The ‘Year of the 50th’ celebrates the UAE’s remarkable achievements during the past 50 years and focusses the national agenda on planning for the next 50 years.

Costa Rica and MBZUAI discuss the importance of AI to the future of sustainability

Monday, 6 December, 2021

Costa Rica and MBZUAI discuss the importance of AI to the future of sustainability

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The Costa Rican Head of State, President H.E. Carlos Alvarado Quesada, accompanied by his wife, the First Lady H.E. Claudia Dobles Camargo and their delegation officially visited MBZUAI and were cordially received by the University's Provost, Professor Fakhreddine Karray.

Could AI outthink the greatest (human) philosophers?

Tuesday, 30 November, 2021

Could AI outthink the greatest (human) philosophers?

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There is a debate under way as to whether machines will ever be able to answer life’s biggest questions—or even just grasp the significance of a stubbed toe.

HE Dr. Sultan Al Jaber highlights MBZUAI role in shaping the UAE next 50

Tuesday, 30 November, 2021

HE Dr. Sultan Al Jaber highlights MBZUAI role in shaping the UAE next 50

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MBZUAI Student Council and Emirati students enjoyed an audience with H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Chairman of the MBZUAI Board of Trustees, on his most recent campus visit last week.

Innovating Agritech, serving the nation

Wednesday, 24 November, 2021

Innovating Agritech, serving the nation

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Two student teams from Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) have taken top honors in the first edition of the Agritech Hackathon or “Agrithon,” organized by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Security Authority (ADAFSA) and held as part of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Security Week.

MBZUAI delegation explores partnerships with L’X and IP Paris

Wednesday, 24 November, 2021

MBZUAI delegation explores partnerships with L’X and IP Paris

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The president of Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), Professor Eric Xing, and his delegation, met with the President of École Polytechnique (L’X) and Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP), Eric Labaye. The two leaders discussed a wide range of research initiatives in artificial intelligence at L’X and IP Paris, as well as at MBZUAI in the United Arab Emirates.

When your hyperloop pod arrives on time, thank a UAE-made algorithm

Tuesday, 23 November, 2021

When your hyperloop pod arrives on time, thank a UAE-made algorithm

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Abu Dhabi’s artificial intelligence university will help develop an operating system to optimize Virgin Hyperloop’s proposed 1,080 kph transport system.

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