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

America believed that by monopolizing the use and development of advanced 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 consider. It might happen each time with any future American innovation