Advancements in AI algorithms are shifting the balance between computing power and efficiency, reducing reliance on high-powered GPUs and accelerating AI democratization. CIO Tony Roth and Anshumali Shrivastava, a computer science professor at Rice University and founder of Third AI Corp explore the revolutionary impact of DeepSeek on the AI ecosystem and delve into AI’s growing role in industries from finance to education, the implications for white- and blue-collar jobs, and how AI-driven advancements could redefine global productivity, economic policy, and even medicine.