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ABU DHABI, UAE, February 24, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- New collaborative projects will facilitate joint research projects, training

programs, conferences, student exchange programs and more

    The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and

the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) have announced the establishment of the

MBZUAI-WIS Joint Program for Artificial Intelligence Research (the AI Program).

The new program will promote collaborative initiatives in fundamental

artificial intelligence research and will explore AI applications in domains

such as healthcare, genomics and more.

    Drawing upon the combined expertise of MBZUAI and the Weizmann Institute,

the AI Program will carry out both basic and applied research in Machine

Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Computational Biology,

Neural Sciences, and more, toward the vision of Artificial General Intelligence

(AGI). The collaboration will encompass joint research projects, joint training

programs, mutual visits, AI conferences and workshops, and student and staff

exchange programs.

    Professor Eric Xing, President of MBZUAI, and Weizmann Institute President,

Professor Alon Chen, inked the new partnership agreement during a virtual

ceremony in the presence of officials from both establishments.

    H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced

Technology and Chairman of the MBZUAI Board of Trustees, attended the event and

delivered opening remarks. Speaking on the announcement, he said: "The

collaboration between MBZUAI and WIS aligns with our leadership's vision of

extending and strengthening bridges of collaboration in the service of our

nation and humanity and seeks to enable socio-economic progress through AI

innovation. We are confident that partnerships that leverage talent,

technological and research capabilities will deliver breakthroughs in AI that

will empower the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and contribute towards finding

solutions for the greatest challenges we face as an international community –

such as COVID-19, food security and more. MBZUAI is proud to work with leading

institutes such as the Weizmann Institute of Science, to bring about a future

built on knowledge, sustainability and resilience."

    Professor Alon Chen said: "The implications of AI are vast, and will affect

every aspect of our lives. Through the MBZUAI-WIS Joint Program for Artificial

Intelligence we are bringing together some of the greatest minds in the fields

of AI, natural and exact sciences, with the ambition of extending boundaries

and empowering our scientists with access to exceptional resources. Together we

will advance AI, discovering new means of leveraging the immense possibilities

of this diverse and exciting technology for the benefit of humanity."

    Professor Eric Xing said: "Collaborative efforts amongst leaders in the

field of AI will enable us to achieve significant progress. The establishment

of the AI Program further strengthens our partnership with the Weizmann

Institute, laying the foundation to enhance the global AI ecosystem and further

advance in areas of science, technology and higher education. This will provide

our students and faculty with access to world-class resources beyond our own

University, fostering a culture of international partnership and

knowledge-sharing."

    Media Contact:

    Tanu Chopra

    tanu.chopra@bcw-global.com;

    +971 52 2540702  

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Caption: H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced

Technology and Chairman of the MBZUAI Board of Trustees, Professor Eric Xing,

President of MBZUAI, and Professor Alon Chen, President of Weizmann Institute

of Science

    Source: MBZUAI