The obstacle positioned to America by China’s DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) system is profound, casting doubt on the US’ overall method to challenging China. DeepSeek offers ingenious options beginning with an initial position of weakness.

America believed that by monopolizing the use and advancement of sophisticated microchips, it would permanently cripple China’s technological advancement. In reality, it did not happen. The inventive and resourceful Chinese found engineering workarounds to bypass American barriers.

It set a precedent and something to consider. It might occur every time with any future American innovation