The challenge presented to America by China's DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) system is extensive, casting doubt on the US' general approach to challenging China. DeepSeek provides innovative services beginning from an original position of weak point.

America believed that by monopolizing the use and advancement of advanced microchips, it would forever paralyze China's technological improvement. In reality, it did not happen. The innovative and resourceful Chinese found engineering workarounds to bypass American barriers.

It set a precedent and something to consider. It might happen every time with any future American technology