AMD Faces US Export Restrictions on AI Chip Designed for China
• US officials told AMD it needs a license to sell its AI chip tailored for China due to national security concerns.
• The chip was designed to perform at a lower level than AMD's products outside China.
• AMD was seeking to sell the chip, referred to as MI309, to meet demand in the Chinese AI market.
• The restrictions throw up a roadblock for AMD as it tries to navigate Washington's export controls on advanced technologies.
• It's unclear if AMD will seek the license or if it would be granted due to security concerns around Chinese access to advanced AI.