On January 20, Wired reported that amid escalating tensions between the United States and Europe, European AI firms are turning to innovative strategies to bridge the gap with their U.S. counterparts. Drawing inspiration from China’s AI startup DeepSeek, these companies aim to leverage its success as a blueprint for their own growth. At present, the U.S. dominates every link in the AI industry chain, drawing in substantial capital investment. Meanwhile, Europe has taken a leading role in AI ethics governance and rule-setting. However, its technological progress has been hampered by a plethora of early-stage restrictions. Now, recognizing the need to harmonize technological advancement with regulatory oversight, Europe is striving to foster “localized” AI development. This involves providing financial support, selectively easing regulations, and forging university partnerships, all with the goal of diminishing reliance on foreign AI providers.