Allies, Rivals, and the Gray Zone: White House AI Chip Restrictions Spark Industry Concerns
With just one week left in Trumps presidency, the White House announced new restrictions on the export of AI chips produced by U.S. tech companies like Nvidia. According to a White House statement, the policy aims to strengthen U.S. security and economic power and ensure U.S. dominance in the rapidly evolving AI field. While it remains uncertain whether the next administration will revise the policy, the industry has closely scrutinized this hastily implemented rule, believing it will profoundly impact global chip trade and cross-border AI technology exchanges.