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“A Battle of Giants in Artificial Intelligence: The Geopolitical Chessboard of DeepSeek”
Dr. Eleni Kapsokoli, Senior Research Fellow of INIS
The latest opinion piece, published at the Cyprus Institute for Political and Democratic Studies (English version), is entitled “A Battle of Giants in Artificial Intelligence: The Geopolitical Chessboard of DeepSeek.”
Full version in PdF https://ispd.org.cy/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Kapsokoli-EN.pdf
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most defining technological factors of our time, significantly impacting all areas of human activity. It has brought about radical changes in social structures. In recent years, AI has been at the center of public, academic, and political discussions, often regarded as a ‘revolution’ due to its exceptional capabilities and the rapid increase in its user base. Major technology companies act as independent actors, controlling computing power, big data, and human resources in the market. The geopolitical dimension of AI is shaped by the competition between states, such as the United States (US) and China, for economic, political, and military dominance, as well as for influence over global technological standards and norms.
The above-mentioned countries follow opposing strategic approaches in AI development. While the US relies on private tech giants and top research institutions, China invests in state-led initiatives and exploits data in order to gain a competitive edge. Both nations are engaged in an ‘AI race’, raising concerns about global stability. At the same time, a new chapter in geopolitical competition appears to be unfolding with the emergence of the Chinese AI company DeepSeek, which is striving to position itself among the industry’s most established competitors. This article examines the geopolitical competition in the field of AI, focusing on the power struggle between the US and China. It further analyzes the rise of the new Chinese model, DeepSeek, and its impact on the global market while highlighting the digital security challenges of our era. The discussion concludes with an overview of government and private sector responses to these developments.
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“A Battle of Giants in Artificial Intelligence: The Geopolitical Chessboard of DeepSeek”
Dr. Eleni Kapsokoli, Senior Research Fellow of INIS
The latest opinion piece, published at the Cyprus Institute for Political and Democratic Studies (English version), is entitled “A Battle of Giants in Artificial Intelligence: The Geopolitical Chessboard of DeepSeek.”
Full version in PdF https://ispd.org.cy/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Kapsokoli-EN.pdf
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most defining technological factors of our time, significantly impacting all areas of human activity. It has brought about radical changes in social structures. In recent years, AI has been at the center of public, academic, and political discussions, often regarded as a ‘revolution’ due to its exceptional capabilities and the rapid increase in its user base. Major technology companies act as independent actors, controlling computing power, big data, and human resources in the market. The geopolitical dimension of AI is shaped by the competition between states, such as the United States (US) and China, for economic, political, and military dominance, as well as for influence over global technological standards and norms.
The above-mentioned countries follow opposing strategic approaches in AI development. While the US relies on private tech giants and top research institutions, China invests in state-led initiatives and exploits data in order to gain a competitive edge. Both nations are engaged in an ‘AI race’, raising concerns about global stability. At the same time, a new chapter in geopolitical competition appears to be unfolding with the emergence of the Chinese AI company DeepSeek, which is striving to position itself among the industry’s most established competitors. This article examines the geopolitical competition in the field of AI, focusing on the power struggle between the US and China. It further analyzes the rise of the new Chinese model, DeepSeek, and its impact on the global market while highlighting the digital security challenges of our era. The discussion concludes with an overview of government and private sector responses to these developments.
