The challenge posed to America by China’s DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) system is extensive, calling into question the US’ general method to challenging China. DeepSeek provides innovative solutions beginning with an initial position of weakness.

America believed that by monopolizing the usage and development of advanced microchips, it would forever paralyze China’s technological improvement. In truth, it did not happen. The inventive and resourceful Chinese found engineering workarounds to bypass American barriers.

It set a precedent and something to think about. It could occur every time with any future American innovation