DeepSeek and the Next Wave of AI Innovation - A Critical Discussion

AI in the Liberal Arts (AILA) hosted a comprehensive discussion on the future of generative AI, featuring chief guest Dhyey Mavani. The panel containing Ryan Ji and Liam Davis explored DeepSeek’s innovative Hierarchical Mixture of Experts (MoE) paradigm and its implications for AI development. Key topics included AI’s role as an augmentation tool, technical foundations of LLMs, GPU computing advances, and broader implications for society. The discussion delved into China’s AI landscape through DeepSeek’s emergence, addressing crucial aspects of bias in AI, regulatory frameworks, and geopolitical considerations. The session particularly emphasized practical implications for Amherst students entering the workforce, fostering critical thinking about AI’s future trajectory in various disciplines.