AI Center of Excellence will focus on finding
carbon neutral solutions for existing energy resources and
improving access to new AI technologies for Arabic speakers
ABU
DHABI, UAE, Jan. 19,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohamed bin Zayed University of
Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in collaboration with IBM (NYSE:
IBM) formally launched an AI Center of Excellence on Tuesday, January 17, as part of Abu Dhabi
Sustainability Week's World Future Energy Summit. The Center aims
to advance collaboration to improve the adoption of AI technology
and help drive sustainability. The Center will develop carbon
neutral solutions to existing energy supplies, combat climate
change, and further natural language processing (NLP) for Arabic
dialects.
Experts from IBM and MBZUAI plan to focus
on decarbonization, with advanced research into climate
change mitigation and adaptation. Joint research teams
will work on the development of foundational AI models, which could
help inform the deployment of clean and renewable
energy in the electrification of multiple sectors across the
economy. This approach will set the stage for use of carbon
neutral solutions while also enabling adaptation and
resiliency.
The AI Center of Excellence will also work to
improve NLP for Arabic dialects, making AI more
accessible and flexible for Arabic speakers. Improving NLP
capabilities in Arabic dialects will help to address civic, social,
and business challenges, while providing real-life applications
such as personalised customer care, AI-powered assistants, improved
search, and fraud detection, to name a few.
"The only way to Net Zero is through disruptive technologies and
innovations that fundamentally re-program our energy production and
consumption — harnessing big data to help drive more effective
decision making and problem solving. In line with the vision of our
leadership to benefit from the most advanced technological
innovations, we are delighted to launch the Center of Excellence.
This partnership between MBZUAI and IBM underscores the commitment
of both organizations to develop AI solutions that work for the
benefit of humanity," said H.E. Dr. Sultan
Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology,
President-Designate for COP28, and
Chairman of MBZUAI.
"IBM's collaboration with MBZUAI will leverage AI to address
some of the most pressing issues of our time including
sustainability and net zero strategies," said Arvind Krishna, IBM Chairman and CEO. "The new
Center of Excellence will also develop local digital skills and
attract leading researchers that will help deliver the UAE's
National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031."
The deployment and use of clean energy solutions is one of the
main pillars of the UAE's model of addressing the challenge of
climate change and reducing GHG emissions, in line with UAE Net
Zero 2050 strategic initiative. The AI Center of Excellence
plans to leverage the talents of IBM researchers with expertise in
data science, machine learning and NLP, in collaboration with
MBZUAI faculty and students. The teams will work together towards
the advancement of both fundamental and applied research
objectives.
Through IBM SkillsBuild platform, IBM will provide
MBZUAI students and faculty with access to IBM tools, software,
courseware and cloud accounts for teaching, learning, and
non-commercial research. In addition, MBZUAI will have access to
curated AI curricula, lectures, labs, industry use cases,
design-thinking sessions, and an AI Practitioner
certification.
About IBM
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and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than
175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline
business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in
their industries. More than 4,000 government and corporate entities
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telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM's hybrid cloud
platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital
transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM's
breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing,
industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and
flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM's
legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility,
inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more
information.
About Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
(MBZUAI)
MBZUAI is a graduate, research university focused on artificial
intelligence, computer science, and digital technologies across
industrial sectors. The university aims to empower students,
businesses, and governments to advance artificial intelligence as a
global force for positive progress. MBZUAI offers various graduate
programs designed to pursue advanced, specialized knowledge and
skills in artificial intelligence, including computer vision,
machine learning, and natural language processing. For more
information, please visit www.mbzuai.ac.ae.
Contact:
Shahd Barghouti
shahd.barghouti@ibm.com
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