China DeepSeek AI: A Letter Collection

The Situation: Concerns in the market about the Chinese start-up DeepSeek potentially disrupting the AI industry.

The narrative from China suggests they can achieve similar AI results for millions, a feat that would cost us billions (“Red Alert,” Jan. 28).

Let’s not jump to conclusions — remember their assurances that the Wuhan Lab wasn’t the source of COVID.

Before we concede defeat, it’s essential to consider that China’s costs might be underestimated due to possible government interventions.

This raises the possibility that DeepSeek’s costs could be on par with, or even exceed, ours in achieving similar outcomes.

Ultimately, it’s likely that US tech giants haven’t over-invested in AI; rather, the Chinese government may have skewed their cost estimates by excluding its funding for local AI initiatives.

Eric Marberblatt

Boston, Mass.

We should refrain from rushing to judgment regarding claims of a Chinese firm’s ability to produce a cheaper AI. Let’s first determine if this is merely another instance of Chinese propaganda.

We are currently in a climate where President Trump has pledged a tough stance against China, so it’s prudent not to jump to conclusions.

John Giriat

The Bronx

DeepSeek has seriously impacted our tech sector, though hopefully this will be a temporary setback.

The Chinese AI model has taken a leading position in cutting-edge technology, forcing the United States to catch up.

According to Trump, DeepSeek acts as a wake-up call for tech leaders like Larry Ellison and Elon Musk.

Regardless of whether this technology sets a new standard, the Nasdaq has suffered, resulting in billions lost.

Ron Zajicek

Cortland

China stands as our most significant geopolitical and moral adversary globally.

While DeepSeek may be the latest sensation, I advise caution.

China is not known for its honesty—why should we trust its claims now?

If it’s indeed true, who truly believes it accomplished this without some form of espionage?

The Department of Justice must launch an investigation into how China supposedly overtook America in the AI competition.

Charlie Honadel

Venice, Fla.

The Situation: The imminent release of the individual convicted of murdering Officer Juan Andino in 1984.

I appreciate The Post for updating readers about the forthcoming release of the man who killed Officer Juan Andino in June 1984 (“1984 cop killer free,” Jan. 26).

This release is particularly concerning given that Zohran Mamdani, a significant challenger to Mayor Adams in the upcoming electoral race, is a vocal supporter of the “defund the police” movement.

If Mamdani genuinely cared for innocent victims, he would advocate for brave NYPD members like Officer Andino and denounce all forms of violence.

John Francis Fox

Queens

The parole board has once again displayed a blatant disregard for law enforcement by granting parole to cop-killer Lee Ernest Walker.

Walker took the life of NYPD Officer Juan Andino over a mere pair of sunglasses in 1984, and after spending 40 years in prison, the board has opted for his release.

The reasoning?

His age.

And what about Officer Andino’s age?

He never reached the age of 40.

Walker should have spent his life behind bars.

Meanwhile, Juan Andino is gone, effectively serving a lifetime sentence in death.

That is permanent: Andino will never be “free.”

Gary Acerra

Staten Island

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