IBM and MBZUAI advance AI for climate and culture

Summary

MBZUAI and IBM have launched an AI Center of Excellence to drive sustainability. The center will focus on developing carbon-neutral energy solutions and improving natural language processing for Arabic dialects. Joint research will focus on decarbonization, climate change mitigation, and foundational AI models to support renewable energy. Why it matters: This initiative addresses critical regional needs in sustainability and Arabic NLP, aligning with the UAE's AI strategy and COP28 goals.