The obstacle postured to America by China's DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) system is profound, calling into question the US' total approach to confronting China. DeepSeek provides innovative services starting from an initial position of weakness.

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

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