On March 6, reports emerged from foreign media sources, citing individuals with insider knowledge, revealing that US officials have formulated draft regulations aimed at imposing restrictions on the worldwide shipment of artificial intelligence (AI) chips without prior US authorization. These proposed regulations would endow Washington with extensive powers to decide whether, and under what specific circumstances, other nations can establish facilities dedicated to the training and operation of AI models. As per the draft, firms would be obligated to secure a license from the US authorities to export nearly all AI accelerators manufactured by entities such as Nvidia and AMD. This initiative marks a significant escalation from the existing controls, which currently encompass approximately 40 countries, extending them to a global reach. Former President Trump had previously articulated a vision for the global adoption of US-made AI technologies. It's crucial to note that the draft regulations do not seek to outright prohibit exports by companies like Nvidia. Rather, they position the US government as the pivotal 'gatekeeper' within the AI industry, mandating that companies (alongside their respective home governments) must secure clearance from the US Department of Commerce prior to acquiring the relevant accelerators.