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Microsoft Azure AI CTO to speak on cognition and intelligence

MBZUAI · Invalid Date

Microsoft Azure AI CTO Dr. Xuedong Huang will speak at the MBZUAI Executive Program on AI-powered communications. Huang will share his experience in advancing Microsoft's AI stack, from deep learning infrastructure to new user experiences. He has over 170 U.S. patents and has contributed to speech technology, including Windows SAPI and Azure Speech. Why it matters: This talk can help foster knowledge transfer and collaboration between a global AI leader and the UAE's flagship AI university.

KAUST startup tackles COVID using AI and robotics

KAUST · Nov 8

Azure Robotics, a KAUST startup, won a 100,000 SAR award from the KACST Combating COVID-19 Accelerator. Their winning project uses AI-enabled robots with UV light to disinfect large public spaces like airports and hospitals. The AI-powered robotic solution is reportedly six times more efficient than traditional human disinfection methods. Why it matters: This highlights the growing role of AI and robotics in addressing public health challenges in the region, with KAUST playing a key role in fostering related innovation.