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TECHx
25-04-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Nahyan bin Mubarak: AI Must Advance with Tolerance and Values
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, called for human values to guide the growth of artificial intelligence (AI). He emphasized that tolerance, inclusivity, and ethical use must be central as AI continues to evolve. He was speaking at the 'Machines Can See 2025' Global Summit, held at Dubai's Museum of the Future. The summit is a key event of the first Dubai AI Week 2025. It is organized by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence under the Dubai Future Foundation. The event is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of DFF's Board of Trustees. Nahyan bin Mubarak praised Dubai's global role in tech and AI. He said Dubai has become a hub for innovation and responsible AI development. He also noted the importance of strong leadership in the UAE's AI journey. He said AI has great potential to support education, healthcare, sustainability, and economic growth. However, he warned against misuse. He stressed that AI must be used to solve global challenges such as climate change, inequality, and conflict. He added that shared human values can help ensure AI is inclusive and safe. The minister also highlighted the need for education and training in AI. He said countries must invest in science, technology, and critical thinking to benefit fully from AI. Moreover, he called for closer cooperation between research, industry, and government. He said turning research into real-world solutions is key to progress. International collaboration was another focus. He encouraged global partnerships to share knowledge and ensure ethical AI practices. Nahyan bin Mubarak concluded by urging delegates to use AI for global peace and human progress. The summit hosted over 2,000 participants from around the world. Delegates included researchers, industry leaders, and government officials. It featured talks, panels, and workshops by global tech companies such as AWS, Google Cloud, and NVIDIA. The event also saw new partnerships. A regional MoU was signed between Astana Hub, IT-Park Uzbekistan, and Al-Farabi Innovation Hub. Google Cloud launched a free Gen-AI education program to boost regional knowledge. Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, said Dubai aims to be the global capital for AI. He said responsible innovation and collaboration will shape a better future. Alexander Khanin, CEO of Polynome Group, said the summit is now a global platform for real-world AI impact. The two-day event reinforced Dubai's growing role in AI and its commitment to ethical, inclusive, and forward-looking technology.
Al Etihad
25-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Nahyan bin Mubarak: Innovation, human values must guide AI future
25 Apr 2025 11:26 DUBAI (WAM)Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, emphasised that tolerance, human values, and inclusivity must be central in guiding the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), ensuring technology enriches human life rather than disrupts at the third edition of the Machines Can See 2025 global summit held at Dubai's Museum of the Future, Sheikh Nahyan highlighted the city's unique positioning as a global hub for innovation, collaboration, and responsible AI development. The summit is part of the inaugural Dubai AI Week 2025, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF). It was organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative of DFF, from April 21 to 25 across the Museum of the Future, AREA 2071 at Emirates Towers, and multiple other locations across Dubai. Sheikh Nahyan said, "I offer my thanks and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for his strong and effective support of all useful initiatives that benefit society and are of value to humanity. It is entirely appropriate that this conference be held in Dubai. This global city's embrace of new technologies is legendary. It is most visible through the many ways that Dubai has welcomed, supported, and grown businesses and organisations that are helping to develop the UAE as a hub for Artificial Intelligence in the region and the world. This is a city that looks to the future with confidence, and this magnificent Museum of the Future is a testament to the city's position as one of the future cities of the world.'He affirmed, 'Our country, the United Arab Emirates, is prominent in the world of Artificial Intelligence. Under the wise leadership of the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, we value technological achievement, especially as it supports education, business and finance, a sustainable environment, health care, and an innovative, productive, and prosperous society. Strongly supported by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed leads a country that is taking full advantage of the possibilities of innovation and technology advancements.'He emphasised, 'We, in the UAE, are well aware of the power of Artificial Intelligence to accelerate and transform human activities. And we agree with the premise of this conference: that the use of these tools to advance human welfare requires careful and thoughtful analysis of all aspects of their great potential. We must be both responsive and visionary as we discover how best to disseminate and apply Artificial Intelligence safely and appropriately, in all aspects of our lives.''First, the dream of most of the world's people is to have peace, stability, economic security, personal dignity, a high quality of life, and opportunities to develop their full potential. Access to Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming a powerful tool for helping make this dream a reality. AI is also showing great potential in helping societies succeed in dealing with various issues and challenges – issues such as global climate change, income disparities between rich and poor nations, protecting the environment, reducing tensions and armed conflicts, and sometimes the misunderstandings and lack of trust between people of different religions and cultures. I hope that your conference, and your work, will help establish an effective role for AI in all these areas.'"Second, some advances in Artificial Intelligence remind us that the capabilities of this technology could be used by criminals, or for harmful purposes. How can we maximise the beneficial opportunities created by Artificial Intelligence, while at the same time, addressing ethical questions, and ensuring the security, safety and well-being of people and their communities? I believe we must reflect on our shared human values as we try to answer this question. Our shared human values, including tolerance, fraternity, compassion, respect and caring for others, and caring for other living things and the environment are needed to make the transition to Artificial Intelligence more helpful, inclusive and less disruptive for everyone.''Third, the issue of human development in the age of AI is important. To get the greatest possible benefits from Artificial Intelligence, a country must move aggressively in implementing major educational and training programmes – programmes that must include promotion of science and technology, development of critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as fostering understanding of one's own traditions and heritage. Workers must be proficient in the use of information and communication technology, as well as being creative risk-takers," Sheikh Nahyan noted, 'Our success in this endeavour will also depend on strong partnerships between educational and research institutions and business and industry, and on the ability to turn research results into applications that drive social and economic progress.'He stressed, 'Fourth, success also depends on strong international collaboration that allows for keeping pace with the latest developments in AI around the world. You, at this conference for example, are seizing the opportunity to share ideas and to build on each other's knowledge and insights, and I hope that you will continue to create and utilize these opportunities for international cooperation.'Sheikh Nahyan concluded, "The work you do together on Artificial Intelligence is in some ways a platform to promote global peace, prosperity, and understanding. I call upon each of you to use the opportunities at this conference not only to advance our understanding of AI, but also to advance our ability to live together in peace and prosperity."Recognised globally as a leading forum for AI, machine learning, computer vision, and robotics, the event convened more than 2,000 international delegates, top researchers, and government leaders. Organised by Polynome Group, the summit was one of the important events of the inaugural Dubai AI Week, reinforcing Dubai's ambitions as the global capital of artificial bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, said, "Dubai continues to strengthen its role as a global AI capital, committed to leading groundbreaking innovation that enhances people's lives and supports sustainable economic growth. By hosting world-class gatherings like Machines Can See, we reinforce our dedication to collaboration, talent attraction, and the responsible deployment of artificial intelligence. Our vision remains clear: to leverage AI as a transformative force, making Dubai the benchmark for AI-driven prosperity and human-centered technological advancement.'During the two-day event, several significant agreements were signed live on stage, including a regional Memorandum of Understanding among Astana Hub (Kazakhstan), IT-Park Uzbekistan, and Al-Farabi Innovation Hub (UAE), designed to promote cross-border innovation and startup growth. Additionally, Google Cloud introduced its regional initiative for no-cost Gen-AI Leader educational Khanin, Founder & CEO of Polynome Group, expressed pride in the summit's growth and impact, stating, "In just three years, Machines Can See has become a global platform that bridges groundbreaking scientific research with tangible real-world impact. This year's summit not only united the brightest minds in AI, but also set a new standard for collaboration between science, industry, and government. We are closer than ever to realising transparent, ethical, and human-centered artificial intelligence that genuinely improves people's lives.'The summit featured a robust agenda of panel discussions and technical workshops led by global AI leaders. Sessions such as 'Robots: Are We Ready?' explored practical deployments of humanoid robotics and autonomous systems, while 'Pixels & Palettes: The Canvas of Tomorrow' examined the intersection of generative AI and digital from industry leaders AWS and NVIDIA offered attendees hands-on experience with enterprise-grade generative AI solutions, advanced GPU-driven analytics, and strategies for secure deployment, which reinforced the summit's commitment to merging cutting-edge research with practical, market-ready summit also featured a high-level ministerial panel entitled 'Wanted: AI to Retain and Attract Talent to the Country,' involving ministers from Egypt, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, and Indonesia. Discussions covered strategies on visa reforms, fostering talent, and enhancing cross-border collaboration to attract top global AI experts.
Mid East Info
25-04-2025
- Science
- Mid East Info
Second Day of ‘Machines Can See 2025' Showcases Spatial AI, Robotics and Ethical Frontiers as Summit Closes in Dubai
The final day of the 'Machines Can See 2025' summit concluded with 3,500 delegates from 45 countries attending the summit at the Museum of the Future, while online engagement reached new heights, with over 3.5 million views on day one and more than 1.2 million views on day two. Real-time updates via the #MCS2025 hashtag are projected to exceed 5 million views across both days. The summit took place during the inaugural Dubai AI Week event organized by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation. Mixed‑reality opener sets the pace The day began with an immersive keynote from Marco Tempest, Creative Technologist at NASA JPL, who fused holography and large language models to illustrate how 'playful' interfaces make advanced AI relatable to non‑experts. 'Magic is just undiscovered code,' Tempest told the packed auditorium, spotlighting the summit's core theme of translating research into human‑centred experiences. Robotics and spatial computing take centre stage A follow‑on panel — 'Robots: Are We Ready?' — gave attendees a front‑row view of real‑world autonomy. Prof. Sami Haddadin (MBZUAI) demonstrated dexterous cobots for precision assembly, whereas entrepreneur Lior Wolf previewed humanoid service assistants designed for retail environments. Prof. Marc Pollefeys (ETH Zurich & Microsoft) unveiled state‑of‑the‑art Spatial AI algorithms capable of building millisecond‑level 3‑D maps — critical for household robotics and next‑generation AR glasses. Government underscores ethical mandate In morning remarks, H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, reiterated that 'AI without human values is a compass with no direction.' His call for ethics‑first development reverberated through afternoon sessions on trustworthy AI and adversarial‑attack defence. Research highlights push the frontier Prof. Michal Irani (Weizmann Institute) showed how models can reconstruct complex scenes from a single gaze sequence, edging AI closer to human‑like perception. Prof. Andrea Vedaldi (University of Oxford) introduced a 3‑D generative‑AI pipeline for high‑fidelity digital twins, while Prof. Deva Ramanan (Carnegie Mellon) demonstrated multimodal sensor fusion for real‑time decision‑making in dynamic environments. Namik Hrle (IBM) wrapped up the main‑stage keynotes with a forward look at vector databases, sovereign model 'gardens,' and edge‑trained chips that could shrink latency to microseconds. Workshops deepen technical skill sets Parallel tracks remained full throughout the day. NVIDIA's hands‑on lab dissected a platform approach to deploying generative AI in production. AWS guided developers through Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) and agentic‑AI patterns for the enterprise.A second X (formerly Twitter) session explored Grok‑powered predictive streaming, while Dubai Police's data‑forensics workshop demonstrated machine‑vision pipelines for DNA decoding. Climate tech, computer vision and security panels round out agenda Expert round‑tables tackled Beyond Climate Change innovations in green technology and dove into the year's breakthroughs in computer vision, while Rob van der Veer led a live 'red team vs. blue team' demonstration during the Defending Intelligence panel on adversarial machine learning. Landmark Agreements Announced Live on Stage Polynome Group officially launched AI Academy, a strategic educational initiative developed in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi School of Management and supported by NVIDIA's Deep Learning Institute. The Academy will offer short executive seminars and a specialized four‑month Mini‑MBA in Artificial Intelligence, aimed at equipping leaders and innovators with practical AI knowledge to bridge the gap between technology research and commercial application. Creative‑tech track draws art and media innovators Running in parallel at the 'Machines Can Create' stage, sessions such as 'Pixels & Palettes: The Canvas of Tomorrow' and 'Code Couture' examined how AI, blockchain and VR are reshaping luxury fashion and digital art, featuring speakers from IBM Research, The Sandbox and HEC Paris. Closing reflections and next steps In final remarks, Hao Li (MBZUAI) and Prof. Merouane Debbah thanked delegates for 'turning Dubai into a living laboratory for responsible AI,' while Tempest sent attendees off with a challenge: 'The future belongs to curious minds and bold builders — keep experimenting.' Polynome Group confirmed that planning is already underway for the 2026 edition and for regional satellite workshops that will extend the summit's science‑to‑solution model to new markets. About Machines Can See 2025 Organised by Polynome Group, Machines Can See is the Middle East's premier science‑driven AI summit, designed to connect researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and governments in pursuit of responsible, market‑ready innovation. The UAE's AI sector is projected to expand by US $8.4 billion over the next two years; the summit serves as a catalyst for that growth by blending high‑level policy dialogue with technical deep dives and live product showcases.
Zawya
24-04-2025
- Science
- Zawya
Second Day of ‘Machines Can See 2025' Showcases Spatial AI, robotics and ethical frontiers as summit closes in Dubai
Dubai: The final day of the 'Machines Can See 2025' summit concluded with 3,500 delegates from 45 countries attending the summit at the Museum of the Future, while online engagement reached new heights, with over 3.5 million views on day one and more than 1.2 million views on day two. Real-time updates via the #MCS2025 hashtag are projected to exceed 5 million views across both days. The summit took place during the inaugural Dubai AI Week event organized by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation. Mixed‑reality opener sets the pace The day began with an immersive keynote from Marco Tempest, Creative Technologist at NASA JPL, who fused holography and large language models to illustrate how 'playful' interfaces make advanced AI relatable to non‑experts. 'Magic is just undiscovered code,' Tempest told the packed auditorium, spotlighting the summit's core theme of translating research into human‑centred experiences. Robotics and spatial computing take centre stage A follow‑on panel — 'Robots: Are We Ready?' — gave attendees a front‑row view of real‑world autonomy. Prof. Sami Haddadin (MBZUAI) demonstrated dexterous cobots for precision assembly, whereas entrepreneur Lior Wolf previewed humanoid service assistants designed for retail environments. Prof. Marc Pollefeys (ETH Zurich & Microsoft) unveiled state‑of‑the‑art Spatial AI algorithms capable of building millisecond‑level 3‑D maps — critical for household robotics and next‑generation AR glasses. Government underscores ethical mandate In morning remarks, H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, reiterated that 'AI without human values is a compass with no direction.' His call for ethics‑first development reverberated through afternoon sessions on trustworthy AI and adversarial‑attack defence. Research highlights push the frontier Prof. Michal Irani (Weizmann Institute) showed how models can reconstruct complex scenes from a single gaze sequence, edging AI closer to human‑like perception. Prof. Andrea Vedaldi (University of Oxford) introduced a 3‑D generative‑AI pipeline for high‑fidelity digital twins, while Prof. Deva Ramanan (Carnegie Mellon) demonstrated multimodal sensor fusion for real‑time decision‑making in dynamic environments. Namik Hrle (IBM) wrapped up the main‑stage keynotes with a forward look at vector databases, sovereign model 'gardens,' and edge‑trained chips that could shrink latency to microseconds. Workshops deepen technical skill sets Parallel tracks remained full throughout the day. NVIDIA's hands‑on lab dissected a platform approach to deploying generative AI in production. AWS guided developers through Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) and agentic‑AI patterns for the enterprise.A second X (formerly Twitter) session explored Grok‑powered predictive streaming, while Dubai Police's data‑forensics workshop demonstrated machine‑vision pipelines for DNA decoding. Climate tech, computer vision and security panels round out agenda Expert round‑tables tackled Beyond Climate Change innovations in green technology and dove into the year's breakthroughs in computer vision, while Rob van der Veer led a live 'red team vs. blue team' demonstration during the Defending Intelligence panel on adversarial machine learning. Landmark Agreements Announced Live on Stage Polynome Group officially launched AI Academy, a strategic educational initiative developed in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi School of Management and supported by NVIDIA's Deep Learning Institute. The Academy will offer short executive seminars and a specialized four‑month Mini‑MBA in Artificial Intelligence, aimed at equipping leaders and innovators with practical AI knowledge to bridge the gap between technology research and commercial application. Creative‑tech track draws art and media innovators Running in parallel at the 'Machines Can Create' stage, sessions such as 'Pixels & Palettes: The Canvas of Tomorrow' and 'Code Couture' examined how AI, blockchain and VR are reshaping luxury fashion and digital art, featuring speakers from IBM Research, The Sandbox and HEC Paris. Closing reflections and next steps In final remarks, Hao Li (MBZUAI) and Prof. Merouane Debbah thanked delegates for 'turning Dubai into a living laboratory for responsible AI,' while Tempest sent attendees off with a challenge: 'The future belongs to curious minds and bold builders — keep experimenting.' Polynome Group confirmed that planning is already underway for the 2026 edition and for regional satellite workshops that will extend the summit's science‑to‑solution model to new markets. About Machines Can See 2025 Organised by Polynome Group, Machines Can See is the Middle East's premier science‑driven AI summit, designed to connect researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and governments in pursuit of responsible, market‑ready innovation. The UAE's AI sector is projected to expand by US $8.4 billion over the next two years; the summit serves as a catalyst for that growth by blending high‑level policy dialogue with technical deep dives and live product showcases.
Tahawul Tech
24-04-2025
- Science
- Tahawul Tech
Second Day of ‘Machines Can See 2025' showcases Spatial AI, Robotics and Ethical Frontiers
Dubai — The final day of the 'Machines Can See 2025' summit concluded with 3,500 delegates from 45 countries attending the summit at the Museum of the Future, while online engagement reached new heights, with over 3.5 million views on day one and more than 1.2 million views on day two. Real-time updates via the #MCS2025 hashtag are projected to exceed 5 million views across both days. The summit took place during the inaugural Dubai AI Week event organized by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation. Mixed‑reality opener sets the pace The day began with an immersive keynote from Marco Tempest, Creative Technologist at NASA JPL, who fused holography and large language models to illustrate how 'playful' interfaces make advanced AI relatable to non‑experts. 'Magic is just undiscovered code,' Tempest told the packed auditorium, spotlighting the summit's core theme of translating research into human‑centred experiences. Robotics and spatial computing take centre stage A follow‑on panel — 'Robots: Are We Ready?' — gave attendees a front‑row view of real‑world autonomy. Prof. Sami Haddadin (MBZUAI) demonstrated dexterous cobots for precision assembly, whereas entrepreneur Lior Wolf previewed humanoid service assistants designed for retail environments. Prof. Marc Pollefeys (ETH Zurich & Microsoft) unveiled state‑of‑the‑art Spatial AI algorithms capable of building millisecond‑level 3‑D maps — critical for household robotics and next‑generation AR glasses. Government underscores ethical mandate In morning remarks, H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, reiterated that 'AI without human values is a compass with no direction.' His call for ethics‑first development reverberated through afternoon sessions on trustworthy AI and adversarial‑attack defence. Research highlights push the frontier Prof. Michal Irani (Weizmann Institute) showed how models can reconstruct complex scenes from a single gaze sequence, edging AI closer to human‑like perception. Prof. Andrea Vedaldi (University of Oxford) introduced a 3‑D generative‑AI pipeline for high‑fidelity digital twins, while Prof. Deva Ramanan (Carnegie Mellon) demonstrated multimodal sensor fusion for real‑time decision‑making in dynamic environments. Namik Hrle (IBM) wrapped up the main‑stage keynotes with a forward look at vector databases, sovereign model 'gardens,' and edge‑trained chips that could shrink latency to microseconds. Workshops deepen technical skill sets Parallel tracks remained full throughout the day. NVIDIA's hands‑on lab dissected a platform approach to deploying generative AI in production. AWS guided developers through Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) and agentic‑AI patterns for the enterprise.A second X (formerly Twitter) session explored Grok‑powered predictive streaming, while Dubai Police's data‑forensics workshop demonstrated machine‑vision pipelines for DNA decoding. Climate tech, computer vision and security panels round out agenda Expert round‑tables tackled Beyond Climate Change innovations in green technology and dove into the year's breakthroughs in computer vision, while Rob van der Veer led a live 'red team vs. blue team' demonstration during the Defending Intelligence panel on adversarial machine learning. Landmark Agreements Announced Live on Stage Polynome Group officially launched AI Academy, a strategic educational initiative developed in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi School of Management and supported by NVIDIA's Deep Learning Institute. The Academy will offer short executive seminars and a specialized four‑month Mini‑MBA in Artificial Intelligence, aimed at equipping leaders and innovators with practical AI knowledge to bridge the gap between technology research and commercial application. Creative‑tech track draws art and media innovators Running in parallel at the 'Machines Can Create' stage, sessions such as 'Pixels & Palettes: The Canvas of Tomorrow' and 'Code Couture' examined how AI, blockchain and VR are reshaping luxury fashion and digital art, featuring speakers from IBM Research, The Sandbox and HEC Paris. Closing reflections and next steps In final remarks, Hao Li (MBZUAI) and Prof. Merouane Debbah thanked delegates for 'turning Dubai into a living laboratory for responsible AI,' while Tempest sent attendees off with a challenge: 'The future belongs to curious minds and bold builders — keep experimenting.' Polynome Group confirmed that planning is already underway for the 2026 edition and for regional satellite workshops that will extend the summit's science‑to‑solution model to new markets.
