Chinese AI startup's cheap tech gambit undercuts American innovation and jobs

In a stark reminder of the growing threats to American economic dominance, DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm, has released a low-cost alternative to products from US tech stalwarts such as OpenAI, Alphabet, and Meta, leading to a staggering $1 trillion loss for Nasdaq 100 stocks. This move, while showcasing China's relentless pursuit of global tech supremacy, poses serious questions about the erosion of American intellectual property rights, the undercutting of domestic industries, and the potential loss of countless American jobs in the tech sector.