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On the political front, the ramifications of this unexpected competitive landscape have been profound. Just last week, former President Donald Trump announced a new American AI initiative named Stargate, which comes with a staggering initial investment of $100 billion. For the past few years, the U.S. government has taken steps to restrict China’s access to advanced chip technology, aiming to maintain its lead in artificial intelligence. However, the success of the Chinese developers suggests they may have found a way to circumvent these restrictions, relying on less advanced chips in smaller quantities to achieve remarkable results.