China's recent introduction of DeepSeek, an A.I. model that competes with U.S. technology, raises serious questions about America's ability to regulate A.I. The shock from DeepSeek's performance showcases the ineffectiveness of U.S. attempts to curb A.I. development through trade restrictions. Instead of pursuing a containment strategy, which is rooted in outdated nuclear regulation thinking, the focus should shift towards preparing society for the inevitable changes brought by such emergent technologies. The article argues that the obsession with competitive dynamics distracts from understanding A.I.'s potential impact on society as a whole.
The emergence of DeepSeek illustrates the inadequacy of U.S. A.I. regulation, revealing that efforts to control tech development are ultimately futile.
Instead of focusing on containment, the U.S. should prepare society for the transformative impacts of A.I., as past strategies on nuclear weapons aren't applicable.
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