The US is planning to impose export controls on AI chips to China, amid concerns that these advanced semiconductors could be used to boost China's military capabilities. The US Commerce Department has already extended chip export restrictions to include much of West Asia, along with China and other foreign countries.
The Biden administration is taking a cautious approach, constantly assessing the need to expand export controls to prevent China from acquiring advanced computer chips and manufacturing equipment. US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized that the goal is to protect national security and prevent China from using American technology for military advancement.
The new regulations are expected to target China's acquisition of advanced AI chips through Southeast Asia, as the US aims to prevent Chinese companies from accessing these chips through third-party countries. The move is likely to impact high-volume sales to countries like the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, which are significant importers of chips for AI data centers.
