The obstacle presented to America by China's DeepSeek synthetic intelligence (AI) system is extensive, calling into question the US' total approach to confronting China. DeepSeek offers innovative services beginning from an initial position of weak point.

America believed that by monopolizing the usage and advancement of sophisticated microchips, it would permanently paralyze China's technological advancement. In reality, it did not occur. The inventive and resourceful Chinese discovered engineering workarounds to bypass American barriers.

It set a precedent and something to consider. It could take place each time with any future American innovation