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MBZUAI’s Institute of Foundation Models launches K2 Horizon, the world’s largest fully open AI models in history

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Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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8 September 2026
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The Institute of Foundation Models (IFM) at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has launched K2 Horizon, a collection of six artificial intelligence foundation models. These models are described as the world's largest fully open AI models, ranging in size from 0.9.

Why it matters

This development signifies a substantial contribution to the global landscape of open-source artificial intelligence. The release of large, fully open AI models can accelerate research and development across various sectors, fostering innovation and collaboration.

Key insights

  • MBZUAI's Institute of Foundation Models (IFM) has introduced 'K2 Horizon'.
  • K2 Horizon comprises a fleet of six artificial intelligence foundation models.
  • These models are characterized as the largest fully open AI models globally.
  • The models within the K2 Horizon suite range in size, starting from 0.9.

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MBZUAI — https://mbzuai.ac.ae/news/mbzuais-institute-of-foundation-models-launches-k2-horizon-the-worlds-largest-fully-open-ai-models-in-history/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mbzuais-institute-of-foundation-models-launches-k2-horizon-the-worlds-largest-fully-open-ai-models-in-history

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Aziz Shuaib Ausi (2026). MBZUAI’s Institute of Foundation Models launches K2 Horizon, the world’s largest fully open AI models in history. Knowledge Resource. Aziz Shuaib Ausi. https://www.azizshuaib.com/verify/ASA-EXE-2026-00280

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