Biden Administration Introduces Sweeping New Measures to Regulate AI Chip Exports
2025-01-14

On Monday, as his term nears its conclusion, U.S. President Joe Biden announced a comprehensive set of interim final rules governing the export of AI chips produced in the United States. These rules are aimed at addressing the proliferation of artificial intelligence technologies. According to a White House press release, the primary objective of these regulations is to streamline the licensing process for chip orders and to provide clarity on how allied and partner nations can leverage AI advancements. Nevertheless, these measures also introduce stringent new restrictions on the sale of chips to the majority of countries worldwide.