The challenge postured to America by China's DeepSeek synthetic intelligence (AI) system is profound, casting doubt on the US' overall approach to challenging China. DeepSeek offers ingenious options beginning with an initial position of weak point.

America thought that by monopolizing the usage and development of sophisticated microchips, it would forever cripple China's technological advancement. In truth, it did not happen. The inventive and resourceful Chinese found 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 technology