In today’s rapidly evolving era of artificial intelligence (AI), cultivating core competitiveness and planning career paths have become focal concerns for university students. Recently, Mr. Yongming Lyu, a doctoral student of Faculty of Business, City University of Macau and an employee of Guangzhou Phytium Technology Co., Ltd., delivered a speech titled "AI Era: Cultivating Core Competitiveness and Career Planning"to students at the City University of Macau’s Faculty of Business. He shared his successful experiences and insights in the AI field and provided valuable career planning advice for students. 

During his speech, Mr. Lyu emphasized that personal attitude and passion are critical to success in facing AI-driven challenges. He highlighted that university students must develop interdisciplinary skills and cross-domain knowledge to adapt to industry transformations. To build core competitiveness, he advised students to: 

- Establish foundational skills in digital literacy and technological adaptability; 

- Develop human-machine collaboration and cross-domain integration capabilities; 

- Cultivate innovative thinking and strategic decision-making as top-tier advantages. 

Mr. Lyu also provided actionable strategies for career planning: 

- Strengthen interdisciplinary learning: Enroll in AI-related courses to broaden knowledge; 

- Engage in practical projects: Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios to enhance hands-on skills; 

- Build professional networks: Leverage connections to access information and resources; 

- Commit to lifelong learning: Continuously upgrade skills and stay updated on emerging technologies and trends. 

The lecture offered invaluable guidance for students navigating career development in the AI era. As AI reshapes industries, Mr. Lyu urged students to proactively cultivate key competencies, design career roadmaps, and prepare thoroughly for future professional challenges.