In a significant move, U. S. authorities have apprehended four individuals, including two Chinese nationals, for their alleged involvement in a scheme to illegally ship advanced Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) to China. These GPUs are crucial for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The suspects are accused of attempting to bypass U. S. export controls ...
In a surprising turn of events, some US politicians are cheering a potential new rule from the Trump administration. This rule could limit tech exports to China. The idea is to hit back at China's recent move to control rare earth exports. The plan is still in the works, but it could affect a wide range of products. These include laptops, jet engines, cars, and indu...
The United States government recently announced new rules that limit the export of AI chips to certain countries and allow unlimited access to allies like Japan and the UK. The goal is to keep advanced computing power within the U. S. and its closest allies, while blocking access to countries like China, Russia, and North Korea. The regulations, released late in Pres...
In a last-ditch effort to stop China from gaining the upper hand in AI technology, the Biden administration has announced new restrictions on the export of advanced AI chips. This move, coming just before Biden leaves office, is expected to strain relations with China. Tech giants like Nvidia and Oracle have criticized these restrictions, saying they will hurt US com...
China's planning to tighten exports on tech used in electric vehicles (EVs). They want to control the sale of equipment needed to make key minerals like lithium and gallium. This move comes as a response to the US placing restrictions on semiconductor exports. The goal? To keep a grip on the global EV market. China's already a big player in materials like gallium, us...