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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 and Minerva Humanoids announce strategic research partnership to advance humanoid robotics for applications in the energy sector

Thursday, 29 January, 2026

MBZUAI and Minerva Humanoids announce strategic research partnership to advance humanoid robotics for applications in the energy sector

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The partnership will facilitate the development of next-generation humanoid robotics tailored for safety-critical industrial operations.

MBZUAI launches K2 Think V2: UAE’s fully sovereign, next-generation reasoning system

Tuesday, 27 January, 2026

MBZUAI launches K2 Think V2: UAE’s fully sovereign, next-generation reasoning system

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The 70-billion parameter advanced reasoning system is now built on the K2-V2 base model – the Institute of Foundation Models' frontier-class open-source foundation model.

K2 Think V2: a fully sovereign reasoning model

Tuesday, 27 January, 2026

K2 Think V2: a fully sovereign reasoning model

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MBZUAI's Institute of Foundation Models has released its first fully sovereign reasoning model with a new version of K2 Think. 

Eric Xing explores the ‘next phase of intelligence’ at Davos

Friday, 23 January, 2026

Eric Xing explores the ‘next phase of intelligence’ at Davos

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Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, MBZUAI President and University Professor Eric Xing looked ahead to the potential of physical, social, and philosophical intelligence.

MBZUAI signs agreement with World Economic Forum as Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR)

Thursday, 22 January, 2026

MBZUAI signs agreement with World Economic Forum as Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR)

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MBZUAI will launch the Centre for Intelligent Future as a global platform – connecting AI research with the world’s most pressing economic, social, and human challenges.

When AI learns to listen: how researchers are decoding baby cries to help new parents

Thursday, 22 January, 2026

When AI learns to listen: how researchers are decoding baby cries to help new parents

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An AI-powered app trained on more than 1,000 baby cries aims to reduce stress for new parents by providing meaningful insights.

AI foundation model GluFormer outperforms clinical standards in forecasting diabetes and cardiovascular risk

Wednesday, 14 January, 2026

AI foundation model GluFormer outperforms clinical standards in forecasting diabetes and cardiovascular risk

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Nature-published paper with MBZUAI researchers demonstrates how AI can transform glucose data into powerful predictors of long-term health, offering a new foundation for precision medicine.

MBZUAI’s Launch Lab equips alumni and students with practical startup tools

Friday, 9 January, 2026

MBZUAI’s Launch Lab equips alumni and students with practical startup tools

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The six-week pilot program brought alumni and students together to turn early startup ideas into tangible ventures.

Designing the human side of AI

Thursday, 8 January, 2026

Designing the human side of AI

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MBZUAI’s inaugural HCI Symposium explored how people will live and work alongside AI, and how to ensure technology design is anchored in human needs.

From Silicon Valley to social impact through science and education

Wednesday, 31 December, 2025

From Silicon Valley to social impact through science and education

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Eduardo Beltrame reflects on his journey from Brazilian public education to Silicon Valley and MBZUAI, and why Abu Dhabi is the right place to unite science, education, and purpose.

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