MBZUAI Unveils K2 Think V2: A New Era in UAE's Sovereign AI Reasoning

MBZUAI Launches K2 Think V2: A Major Milestone in AI Technology

On January 27, 2026, the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) announced the launch of its next-generation reasoning system, K2 Think V2. Collaborating with G42 and Cerebras Systems, MBZUAI aims to enhance the technology sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with this state-of-the-art system.

A New Benchmark for AI Reasoning

K2 Think V2 is built upon the K2-V2 foundational model, boasting 70 billion parameters. This monumental upgrade transcends previous versions, offering an end-to-end open framework designed for maximum transparency and robustness. Unlike its predecessors, which were broadly accessible yet lacked rigorous scrutiny, K2 Think V2 is both open and thoroughly vetted across all operational stages—from data selection to evaluation and reasoning alignment. This ensures a level of credibility that is critical for national strategic initiatives.

Enhanced Capabilities and Performance

What sets K2 Think V2 apart from other AI algorithms is its revolutionary architecture, allowing it to directly integrate reasoning capabilities into its foundational model. Its advanced architecture can tackle complex problems with a structural approach that includes disciplines such as mathematics, logic, logic-based coding, and scientific simulation.

Furthermore, K2 Think V2 outperforms existing reasoning systems across various benchmarks, such as AIME2025 and GPQA-Diamond. This performance revolution is a direct outcome of the extensive context management capabilities, enhancing prolonged reasoning sequences across vast data sets.

Core Features of K2 Think V2

1. Basis on K2-V2: Leveraging the advanced features of the K2-V2 model designed specifically to support reasoning.
2. Extended Memory and Deeper Thought Process: Allowing multi-step reasoning across significantly larger information pools, enabling a richer and more detailed analysis.
3. Independent Data Pipeline: All training utilizes curated data sets, such as the Guru dataset, which have been cleansed to ensure unbiased evaluation.
4. 360-Degree Transparency: Providing full access to pre-training data, intermediate checkpoints, and post-training evaluations, enabling users to inspect, reuse, and expand components as needed.

By harnessing these features, K2 Think V2 not only raises the bar for AI reasoning systems but also reinforces the UAE's position as a leader in pioneering open, secure, and innovative AI solutions.

Implications for the Future

The implications of such innovations are vast, extending beyond mere technological advancements. K2 Think V2 represents a significant step toward establishing an independent and robust AI ecosystem in the UAE, capable of addressing real-world challenges and driving impactful applications across various sectors. The continued evolution of this technology will empower a new generation of AI leaders and developers, firmly setting the course for the future of artificial intelligence in the UAE and worldwide.

To explore more about K2 Think V2 and gain insights into the datasets utilized for its construction, interested parties can visit the official Institute of Foundation Models platform, or check their web applications designed for mobile and desktop environments. For further information, access the resources available at k2think.ai, and delve into the wealth of knowledge waiting in the blog posts and promotional videos detailing K2 Think V2's functionalities.