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-decoder.com / Trump administration aims to scrap Biden-era AI chip export rules

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.

reuters.com/business / AI execs say US must increase exports, improve infrastructure to beat China - Reuters

AI execs say US must increase exports, improve infrastructure to beat China Reuters

arstechnica.com / Trump admin to roll back Biden’s AI chip restrictions

Officials call previous framework "unenforceable" as May 15 deadline looms.

tomshardware.com / Nvidia celebrates dumping of Biden-era AI chip export rules — simpler new policy promised

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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