US reverses Biden-era AI chip export restrictions
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 11:20 am
In an unexpected policy pivot, officials have scrapped the stringent Biden-era AI chip export rules, labelling them “unenforceable.” The new, simplified framework is drawing praise from industry giants like Nvidia and is expected to streamline export negotiations while still keeping a wary eye on competitor markets.
The Trump administration is moving to overturn the Biden administration's AI chip export restrictions. The article Trump administration aims to scrap Biden-era AI chip export rules appeared first on THE DECODER.
AI execs say US must increase exports, improve infrastructure to beat China Reuters
Officials call previous framework "unenforceable" as May 15 deadline looms.
The Trump administration plans to scrap the Biden-era AI Diffusion Rule that restricted AI chip exports to most countries, replacing it with a simpler, negotiation-driven policy that maintains tough controls on China but opens doors for bilateral deals.
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