Will Donald Trump go after DeepSeek? Here's what the powerful new Chinese AI app means for American power centers
AI startup DeepSeek sent shockwaves through the tech world this weekend after its new AI assistant shot to the number one spot on Apple's app store, according to a report. The move sparked concerns among investors in the artificial intelligence sector and policymakers alike.
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This has led them to wonder whether this breakthrough could shift the balance of power in the ongoing US-China AI race.
A political concern
For Washington, this is more than just a business story, it’s a political one. Despite efforts from both current and former Presidents of the USA Donald Trump and Joe Biden to suppress China’s AI progress with export controls and sanctions, DeepSeek’s success seems to suggest those measures aren’t as effective. DeepSeek’s rise could be seen as a challenge to US policies that aim to maintain an AI advantage through massive investments in infrastructure and development, as per a Politico report.
Beijing overcomes US sanctions
Some experts believe DeepSeek’s breakthrough may be a calculated message from Beijing to the Trump administration, as per Politico. This echoes past tech surprises like Huawei’s successful launch of a chip-powered smartphone despite US sanctions. The timing of DeepSeek’s launch, amid heightened geopolitical tensions, could be seen as an attempt to shift the narrative and
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