Why DeepSeek's success is a wake-up call for US universities in the race for AI dominance

China's DeepSeek AI model, developed by Liang Wenfeng, is challenging US dominance in artificial intelligence. With a fraction of the resources used by US companies, DeepSeek has outperformed OpenAI's GPT-4 in some tests, garnering 16 million downloads in just 18 days. This rapid rise is driven by China's booming STEM education and government investments. The success of DeepSeek signals a growing challenge for the US to maintain its leadership in AI innovation and technology.