US Considers Restricting AI Chip Exports to Middle East

Bloomberg reported Tuesday that Biden administration officials are considering limiting U.S. exports of computer chips used to power artificial intelligence from companies such as Nvidia Corp.

US Considers Restricting AI Chip Exports to Middle East

Citing “people familiar with the matter,” Bloomberg said U.S. officials are discussing capping the amount of export licenses to some countries due to national security concerns.

The sources said the talks have focused mainly on Persian Gulf countries, with a growing demand for AI data centers. The report said the discussions are “in the early stages and remain fluid. "

Talks focused on Persian Gulf countries

Under President Joe Biden, Bloomberg noted that the U.S. has already limited the sale of AI chips to more than 40 countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia to prevent them from ending up in China.