Biden administration restricting Nvidia’s sales of AI chips to some countries in Middle East

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Biden administration restricting Nvidia’s sales of AI chips to some countries in Middle East

The Biden administration is imposing export restrictions on Nvidia's AI computer chips to certain Middle Eastern countries due to concerns that the advanced technology may aid adversaries like China.

foxbusiness.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/24/2023

Nvidia Sounds Fresh Warning About Damage From China Export Rules

8/24/2023

When one company dominates a market, there can be downsides

Nvidia's dominance in the AI chip market and its reliance on a single manufacturer, TSMC, poses potential risks due to manufacturing disruptions and geopolitical tensions with Taiwan.

8/26/2023

China’s AI push feels the heat from US ban on venture capital funding

8/28/2023

Chinese GPU Companies See AI Opportunities, Despite Nvidia: Report

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US regulators deny blocking AI chip exports to Middle East

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Use Nvidia's powerful chips as a 'chokepoint' to force adoption of A.I. regulations, DeepMind cofounder Mustafa Suleyman suggests

9/7/2023

China's top chipmaker may be in hot water as US lawmakers call for further sanctions after Huawei 'breakthrough'

The Biden administration's export ban is causing China's largest contract chipmaker, SMIC, to face restrictions on export sales, leading to concerns about the acceleration of the US-China tech war.

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