Alumni Spotlight: on a mission to combat AI illiteracy
MBZUAI alumnus Abdulaziz Aleissaee is working as a Senior Specialist in AI at Abu Dhabi Media Company after graduating from MBZUAI's inaugural class. He credits his early interest in video game NPCs with sparking his passion for AI, leading him to implement AI solutions at Abu Dhabi Media. He emphasizes the importance of sharing AI knowledge and combating AI illiteracy. Why it matters: This highlights MBZUAI's role in developing local AI talent and its graduates' contributions to AI adoption in key regional industries like media.