UAE assures US of commitment to safeguard chip technology amid export concerns

benzinga.com October 16, 2024, 08:00 AM UTC

Summary: The UAE has assured the U.S. of its commitment to safeguarding advanced chip technology amid concerns about potential diversion to China. This comes as the Biden administration considers restrictions on chip sales from Nvidia and AMD to the Middle East.

Peng Xiao, CEO of UAE's G42, emphasized the UAE's reliability as a partner for the U.S. in securing chip technology. He acknowledged U.S. concerns while highlighting the UAE's transparency and ability to ensure technology safety.

The U.S. has previously halted AI chip export licenses to the region due to national security concerns. The UAE has recognized these issues and is working to strengthen cooperation with the U.S. in AI and related technologies.

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