The challenge presented to America by China's DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) system is extensive, calling into concern the US' total approach to challenging China. DeepSeek uses innovative solutions beginning with an original position of weakness.

America believed that by monopolizing the usage and development of advanced microchips, it would permanently paralyze China's technological development. In reality, it did not occur. The innovative and resourceful Chinese found engineering workarounds to bypass American barriers.

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