The challenge posed to America by China’s DeepSeek expert system (AI) system is profound, calling into question the US’ overall approach to confronting China. DeepSeek provides ingenious options beginning with an initial position of weakness.

America believed that by monopolizing the use and development of advanced microchips, it would permanently maim China’s technological improvement. In reality, it did not take place. The innovative and resourceful Chinese found engineering workarounds to bypass American barriers.

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