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Yaqub finds the “magic” of AI in healthcare

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Dr. Mohammad Yaqub, an Assistant Professor at MBZUAI, leads the BioMedIA lab and focuses on applying AI to real-world healthcare challenges, particularly in smart imaging. He was inspired by a textbook by Tom Mitchell and his work at Oxford University where he helped develop ScanNav, an AI solution aiding sonographers in anomaly scans during pregnancy. ScanNav assists in assessing fetal growth and detecting abnormalities, potentially improving early intervention. Why it matters: This highlights the growing importance of AI in enhancing medical diagnostics and improving healthcare outcomes in the UAE and globally.

AI impacts must be ethical

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MBZUAI's Executive Program held a module on AI ethics, safety, and societal impacts, led by Professors Tom Mitchell and Justine Cassell. The session covered machine learning bias, privacy, AI's impact on jobs and education, and the ethical use of AI. Forty-two participants from ministerial leadership and top industry executives are part of the first cohort. Why it matters: This highlights MBZUAI and the UAE's commitment to ethical AI development as part of building a knowledge-based economy.