The obstacle posed to America by China's DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) system is extensive, casting doubt on the US' total method to confronting China. DeepSeek offers innovative options 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 development. In reality, it did not occur. The innovative and resourceful Chinese discovered engineering workarounds to bypass American barriers.

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