The obstacle presented to America by China's DeepSeek expert system (AI) system is profound, bring into question the US' general method to challenging China. DeepSeek provides innovative options starting from an initial position of weak point.

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

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