One of the biggest stories from last week underscores just how critical AI has become—not just for Silicon Valley, but for America’s national security.

Chinese startup DeepSeek said it trained its AI model for less than $6 million, compared to the billions of dollars U.S. tech companies are spending. Nvidia stock plummeted in one trading session on concern that certain customers may opt for cheaper AI chips.

Nvidia's stock value has declined sharply in recent days following the emergence of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, resulting in a substantial decrease in its market capitalization. However, semiconductor industry insiders suggest that DeepSeek could accelerate the adoption of AI technologies,

The emergence of a small Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company called DeepSeek initially put a giant hole in the U.S. stock market. Tech stocks -- particularly those connected to the AI trend -- got crushed,

American AI stocks got sucker punched after China's DeepSeek app reportedly showed advancements against rivals sending investors into sell mode, shaving 3% off the Nasdaq.