The challenge postured to America by China's DeepSeek expert system (AI) system is profound, casting doubt on the US' general technique to challenging China. DeepSeek offers innovative options beginning with an original position of weak point.

America believed that by monopolizing the use and advancement of advanced microchips, it would forever cripple China's technological development. 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 could occur each time with any future American innovation