The challenge postured to America by China's DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) system is profound, casting doubt on the US' general method to confronting China. DeepSeek uses innovative services starting from an original position of weakness.

America thought that by monopolizing the use and development of sophisticated microchips, it would permanently maim China's technological advancement. In truth, it did not happen. The innovative and resourceful Chinese discovered engineering workarounds to bypass American barriers.

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