The Biden administration has imposed sweeping restrictions on the export of artificial intelligence (AI) chips and chip-making equipment to China. The move aims to cripple China’s ability to develop its own national AI capabilities and gain a technological edge over the U.S. The new rules restrict the sale of certain semiconductor chips made anywhere in the world to Chinese firms and restrict the export of tools used to make advanced chips. This could hamper China’s efforts to develop AI applications like autonomous vehicles and facial recognition software. The restrictions target China’s ability to obtain high-end chips and manufacturing equipment to produce advanced semiconductors. The U.S. argues the restrictions are necessary to protect national security and prevent sensitive technologies from being used by China’s military. However, critics argue the restrictions could backfire, prompting China to redouble its efforts to become self-sufficient in chip manufacturing.
Source: https://time.com/7206500/biden-ai-chip-export-restrictions/