MBZUAI Launches Institute of Foundation Models and Establishes Silicon Valley AI Lab - Thailand PR News - [Banking](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/category/banking/) - [Companies](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/category/companies/) - [Economy](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/category/economy/) - [Press Releases](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/category/press-release/) - [PR Newswire](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/pr-newswire-updates/) - [Tech](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/category/tech/) - [Tourism](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/category/tourism/) - [Press Release](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/category/press-release/) # MBZUAI Launches Institute of Foundation Models and Establishes Silicon Valley AI Lab ##### Up next ![LILYSILK Unveils Breathable, Stretchable, and Machine-Washable Silk Jersey Collection for Summer 2025](https://i0.wp.com/r2.thailandbusinessnews.net/2025/05/LILYSILK_Unveils_Breathable_Stretchable_Machine_Washable_Silk_Jersey_Collection_Summer_2025.jpg?resize=200%2C110&ssl=1 "LILYSILK Unveils Breathable, Stretchable, and Machine-Washable Silk Jersey Collection for Summer 2025") [](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/press-release/lilysilk-unveils-breathable-stretchable-and-machine-washable-silk-jersey-collection-for-summer-2025/) ###### [LILYSILK Unveils Breathable, Stretchable, and Machine-Washable Silk Jersey Collection for Summer 2025](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/press-release/lilysilk-unveils-breathable-stretchable-and-machine-washable-silk-jersey-collection-for-summer-2025/) Published on 23 May 2025 ##### Author ##### [ CISION PRNewswire ](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/author/cision/) ##### Tags - [PRNewswire](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/tag/prnewswire/) SAN FRANCISCO, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has expanded its global footprint with the launch of its Institute of Foundation Models (IFM). The IFM is a multi-site initiative consisting of a newly established Silicon Valley Lab in Sunnyvale, CA, combined with previously announced lab facilities in Paris and Abu Dhabi. [![Professor Eric Xing at the IFM launch in Silicon Valley](https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2695164/MBZUAI.jpg?p=medium600 "Professor Eric Xing at the IFM launch in Silicon Valley")](https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2695164/MBZUAI.jpg?p=medium600) Professor Eric Xing at the IFM launch in Silicon Valley The launch event yesterday at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, establishes the third node in its global research network. This strategic expansion connects the university with California’s vibrant ecosystem of AI researchers, startups, and tech companies. For the UAE and MBZUAI, this move represents another strategic step in the country’s long-term economic diversification plan. By investing in cutting-edge technologies like advanced AI foundation models, the UAE continues to build knowledge-based sectors to support its long-term economic and social transformation efforts. "Today’s launch of the IFM represents a major step forward for the collaboration and global development of frontier-class AI foundation models," said Professor Eric Xing, President and University Professor, MBZUAI. "Our expansion into Silicon Valley provides a critical footprint to grow our presence in one of the most vibrant AI ecosystems in the world. We’re creating pathways for knowledge exchange with leading institutions and accessing a talent pool that understands how to scale research into real-world applications." The launch event drew representatives from the world’s leading AI companies and academic institutions, highlighting the growing interest in MBZUAI’s global approach to foundation model research. At the heart of MBZUAI’s demonstrations was PAN, a world model capable of infinite simulations of diverse realities ranging from basic physical interactions to complex agent scenarios. Unlike previous systems focused primarily on generating text, audio, or images, PAN predicts comprehensive world states by integrating multimodal inputs like language, video, spatial data, and physical actions. This enables advanced reasoning, strategic planning, and nuanced decision-making for applications from autonomous driving to robotics. PAN’s innovative hierarchical architecture supports multi-level reasoning and real-time interaction within simulations, maintaining high accuracy over extended scenarios. Its companion, PAN-Agent, showcases its utility in multimodal reasoning tasks, such as mathematics and coding, within dynamic simulated environments. K2 and JAIS: Advanced Foundation Models with Global Impact The IFM lab is also advancing two flagship AI systems demonstrating the commitment to further advance frontier-class foundation models: K2 and JAIS. A soon to be released update to [K2-65B](https://mbzuai.ac.ae/news/large-language-model-k2-65b-launches-globally-setting-a-new-standard-for-sustainable-performance/) will focus on delivering breakthrough reasoning capabilities with sustainable performance. [JAIS](https://mbzuai.ac.ae/news/meet-jais-the-worlds-most-advanced-arabic-large-language-model-open-sourced-by-g42s-inception/) stands as the world’s most advanced Arabic large language model. At the IFM JAIS will continue to expand in capability with increased language support and add more context to preserve and promote the cultures it supports. Building AI in the Open: Transparency as a Core Value MBZUAI has established one of the industry’s most transparent approaches to AI development, open-sourcing not just models but entire development processes—positioning IFM as a leader in building openly. The LLM360 initiative provides researchers with complete materials including training code, datasets, and model checkpoints. This openness is balanced with safeguards including international advisory boards and peer review processes that maintain research integrity. The IFM’s structure includes dedicated teams focused on model architecture, training methods, evaluation frameworks, and safety systems—combining the agility of a startup with the resources of an established research institution. About Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) MBZUAI is a research-focused university in Abu Dhabi, and the first university dedicated entirely to the advancement of science through AI. 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