President Trump called DeepSeek’s rise a “wake-up call” for U.S. tech, as the Chinese AI app topped Apple’s charts. Lawmakers warned of security risks, citing CCP-linked censorship. While Trump praised its cost-efficiency, Sen. Warner defended U.S. export controls, urging stronger regulations. DeepSeek’s low-cost innovation highlights China’s growing AI ambitions, intensifying competition with U.S. tech leaders.
President Trump called DeepSeek’s rise a “wake-up call” for U.S. tech, as the Chinese AI app topped Apple’s charts. Lawmakers warned of security risks, citing CCP-linked censorship. While Trump praised its cost-efficiency, Sen. Warner defended U.S. export controls, urging stronger regulations. DeepSeek’s low-cost innovation highlights China’s growing AI ambitions, intensifying competition with U.S. tech leaders.