Amid the rise of DeepSeek, a student-led fireside chat was held to discuss the evolving AI landscape. We were privileged to host Ms. Xiang Li, Account Executive at Google Cloud, and Mr. Sourabh Paul, Head of Financial Services, Business Development at Amazon Web Services, who delved into the implications of DeepSeek’s capabilities, their sector-wide impact, as well as the broader trends and future directions within the field of artificial intelligence. Our MBA students shared their perspectives and ideas, sparking a dynamic dialogue regarding the challenges and opportunities brought by these advancements. Special thanks to Mr. Shangqi Liu, our Year 2 Part-time MBA student, for moderating the fireside chat.