Elon Musk has questioned the microchip claims made by DeepSeek AI, a fast-emerging player in the artificial intelligence pool, which is starting to challenge the United States' control over the AI industry. Newsweek has reached out to DeepSeek via email and Musk via X's press department for comment.

Musk even mocked DeepSeek in one of his social media posts, fueling further speculation about the company’s true capabilities.

Elon Musk has voiced doubt about the success of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company that has been making headlines for its advancements in artificial intelligence. Musk has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to express doubts about its claims,