The Trump administration has rescinded a rule set by the Biden administration that was about to take effect, which would have limited U.S. exports of artificial intelligence chips to over 100 foreign markets without special federal approval. The move comes after criticism from U.S. tech companies and international governments who argued the restrictions would harm American innovation and could push countries to seek AI technology from China. The revoked rule, intended to balance national security and economic interests, would have categorized foreign countries in export tiers, sparking diplomatic backlash, especially from the European Union. The Trump administration promises to introduce a new policy focused on restricting exports only to adversaries while maintaining sales to trusted nations.
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