Trump Calls China's DeepSeek AI a 'Wake-Up Call,' Views Development as 'Positive'

Jan 27, 2025, 11:35 PM

President Donald Trump has called China's DeepSeek AI advancements a 'wake-up call' for American industries, emphasizing the need for the United States to be 'laser-focused on competing to win.' Speaking from Doral, Florida, Trump remarked, 'It's good that companies in China have come up with a faster method of artificial intelligence.' He added, 'I view that as a positive.' Trump praised China's advancements in AI and urged U.S. industries to intensify their efforts in AI innovation to maintain a competitive edge. The Chinese startup DeepSeek's development of faster and less expensive AI methods was highlighted by Trump as a notable achievement. Senator Chuck Schumer echoed similar sentiments, describing the DeepSeek announcement as America's 'AI Sputnik moment,' highlighting the urgency for the U.S. to strengthen its leadership in the field.