MBZUAI is hosting a webinar on September 1st featuring Professor Anil K. Jain to discuss AI research advances in biometrics, its applications, and challenges like user privacy. The webinar will highlight opportunities presented by new biometric and facial recognition systems and key application areas like airport security. The UAE's adoption of multi-biometric entry and exit programs in airports will also be discussed. Why it matters: As biometric technology sees increased adoption, this talk will help address concerns around reliability, security and accuracy of biometric recognition algorithms.
MBZUAI hosted an AI Talks session featuring Dr. Mohammad Yaqub discussing AI's role in fighting COVID-19 and predicting future pandemics. AI can detect outbreaks by mining news and social media for unusual patterns, as demonstrated by companies flagging pneumonia cases in Wuhan before the official announcement. AI-empowered drug repurposing identified Baricitinib as a potential COVID-19 treatment and can predict virus mutations. Why it matters: This highlights the potential of AI to enhance pandemic preparedness and response in the region, particularly through institutions like MBZUAI.
MBZUAI AI Talks hosted a webinar on AI in government, featuring Dr. Mohamed Abdelhameed Al Askar of the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority. Dr. Al Askar highlighted use cases such as machine learning for cardiovascular risk calculation, student performance prediction, and traffic safety tools. The UAE aims for a 60% GDP increase by 2031 through AI, with an estimated AED 353 billion economic benefit. Why it matters: This showcases the UAE's proactive approach to integrating AI across various sectors, particularly in public services and infrastructure.
MBZUAI hosted a webinar by Provost Fakhreddine Karray on "Advances in Operational Artificial Intelligence and Impact on Society." The talk covered AI's origins, advancements with a focus on Operational AI (OAI), and its potential to grow global GDP by 15% as early as 2025. Karray highlighted AI's impact on sectors like healthcare, finance, and transportation, emphasizing its transformative potential and connection to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Why it matters: This event signals MBZUAI's commitment to disseminating knowledge and fostering discussions on the impact of AI across various sectors, solidifying its role as a thought leader in the region's AI landscape.
MBZUAI will host a webinar on November 3 featuring Professor Daniela Rus from MIT CSAIL, focusing on the role of AI in autonomous vehicles. The webinar will explore integrating risk assessment, behavior analysis, and intelligent situation awareness into autonomous mobility. Dr. Behjat Al Yousuf will moderate the session, which is part of the MBZUAI Talks series. Why it matters: This event highlights MBZUAI's role as a hub for AI discourse and its focus on advancing research and development in autonomous transportation within the region.
MBZUAI has launched a series of monthly educational webinars called "MBZUAI AI Talks" starting July 7. These webinars will be led by MBZUAI faculty and leadership, and are open to the public via video conferencing. The talks will cover AI applications across healthcare, transportation, education, energy, and other sectors. Why it matters: This initiative helps to increase public knowledge and understanding of AI and its potential impact on various industries in the region.
MBZUAI is hosting a public webinar on October 6 titled ‘Evolution of Artificial Intelligence: Past, Current and Future’. Dr. Munawar Hayat will discuss AI developments, breakthroughs, and future impact, highlighting deep learning, computer vision, NLP, autonomous driving, and reinforcement learning. The session will also cover AI limitations and future research directions. Why it matters: Public engagement initiatives like this webinar are crucial for fostering broader understanding and trust in AI technologies within the UAE community.
MBZUAI is hosting a talk by Dr. Kai-Fu Lee, titled ‘Commercial Applications of AI’ on December 8, 2020. Dr. Lee, an MBZUAI Board of Trustees member, will discuss the evolution of AI and its potential to create value. He posits that "AI is the new electricity," emphasizing its transformative impact. Why it matters: The talk highlights MBZUAI's role in fostering discussions around AI's commercial applications and its broader impact on society and the economy.