Biden enacts export controls on AI chips to restrict access for China

ft.com — January 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM UTC

The Biden administration has announced new export controls on artificial intelligence chips to limit access for China and other adversaries. The policy allows 20 allied countries unrestricted access while imposing licensing requirements on others, including a complete ban for nations like China and Russia. The US semiconductor industry has criticized the move, arguing it could benefit foreign competitors and weaken American technological leadership. Companies like Nvidia have expressed concerns that the rules may hinder innovation and control technology that is already widely available. Despite the backlash, some experts believe the new framework enhances national security. They argue it addresses risks associated with offshoring AI data centers to countries with ties to adversaries while still allowing significant chip exports globally.

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