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KB2 Think: A New Dawn for AI Reasoning

In a groundbreaking move for the artificial intelligence landscape, the Institute of Foundation Models at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has announced the launch of K2 Think in partnership with G42. This cutting-edge, open-source system is designed for advanced AI reasoning, showcasing an impressive ability to deliver exceptional performance while significantly reducing model size.

A Leap in AI Efficiency

K2 Think operates with a staggering 32 billion parameters, remarkably outperforming much larger models that can be 20 times its size. This significant parameter efficiency not only shows that size isn't everything but also opens new avenues for developing smarter AI. By rethinking how reasoning models can be constructed, K2 Think is set to redefine the boundaries of compact architectures in AI, making advanced reasoning systems more accessible than ever.

Innovation is Key

The development of K2 Think is supported by six key pillars of innovation that enhance its capabilities:

• - Long Chain-of-Thought Supervised Fine-Tuning: This method strengthens the logical reasoning depth of the model.
• - Reinforcement Learning: The model is trained with verifiable rewards to sharpen accuracy, particularly on complex problems.
• - Agentic Planning: This allows K2 Think to efficiently break down intricate challenges into manageable parts before tackling them with reasoning.
• - Test-Time Scaling Techniques: These techniques considerably improve the system's adaptability.
• - Cerebras Integration: K2 Think will soon utilize Cerebras' specialized hardware, boasting an astounding throughput rate of 2000 tokens per second.

Setting New Standards in AI

K2 Think has already been recognized as one of the leading reasoning systems in the industry, outperforming several open-source models in mathematics across prestigious competitions like AIME '24/'25, HMMT '25, and OMNI-Math-HARD. This model signifies a major milestone for AI on a global scale and particularly for the UAE, demonstrating how collaborative ventures between public and private sectors can create impactful technological advancements.

His Excellency Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of MBZUAI's Board of Trustees, emphasized the significance of this development, stating that K2 Think sets a new global benchmark and showcases the pioneering excellence of the Institute of Foundation Models. He further highlighted the UAE's commitment to advancing technology and sharing innovations with the world.

A Shift in Paradigms

The CEO of G42, Peng Xiao, remarked on the paradigm shift brought about by K2 Think, noting that it moves the focus away from traditional