MBZUAI's Metaverse Lab is developing AI algorithms for photorealistic virtual humans and dynamic environments. Hao Li, Director of the lab, envisions using the metaverse for immersive learning experiences related to history and culture. He is also working on tools to prevent deepfakes and other cyberthreats. Why it matters: This research at MBZUAI aims to advance AI and immersive technologies for education and address potential risks in the metaverse.
Researchers at MBZUAI have developed a new method for controllable poetry generation in Arabic and its dialects, moving beyond traditional analysis tasks for Arabic poetry within Large Language Models (LLMs). They introduce a large-scale, instruction-based dataset in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and various Arabic dialects, enabling LLMs to perform tasks like writing, revising, and continuing poems based on user criteria. Experiments show that fine-tuning LLMs on this dataset results in models capable of generating poetry aligned with user requirements, validated by automated metrics and human evaluation. Why it matters: This work represents a significant advancement in Arabic Natural Language Processing, offering tools for creative expression and cultural preservation while opening new avenues for user-guided content generation in culturally rich text forms.