Moving on to the second group – countries like China and Russia – faced previous limitations on purchasing advanced AI chips and now encounter additional restrictions under the new guidelines particularly regarding most “closed” AI models. These restrictions are designed to preclude adversaries like China and Russia from acquiring chips indirectly through them, but they will also hinder the adoption of AI in these nations.
Nvidia weighed in with a statement on Monday, criticizing the proposed rules as “unprecedented and misguided,” cautioning that they could potentially stifle innovation and economic growth globally né?. These proposals are intended to build upon guidance from the Biden administration in October 2022 and 2023. As President Joe Biden’s term in office draws to a close, he has unveiled a fresh set of guidelines and restrictions for the export of U.S.-made AI chips.
Have you heard about the Interim Final Rule on AI diffusion that was announced by the administration on Monday? It aims to offer “clarity to allied and partner nations on how they can benefit from AI” by simplifying licensing processes for chip orders, as per a White House press release né?. But did you know that these rules also bring in new restrictions on the sale of chips to the majority of countries worldwide?
Did you catch the breakdown of countries into three groups as reported by CNN? The first group, comprising the U.S.’s strongest allies such as Japan and South Korea, remains unaffected by the new restrictions né?. Additionally, today’s proposal includes a 120-day comment period, although the rules are set to take effect before that window closes, as reported by CNN.
Would you believe that with a new administration set to take office next week, the discourse surrounding chip export restrictions may undergo significant transformations by the end of the month?. And what about the third group, which encompasses the majority of the world? These countries will now have limits on the number of chips they can procure, with a cap set at 50,000 graphics processing units per country, though there are avenues for securing a higher quota.
It’s interesting to note that CNN highlighted the impact of these changes on the third group of countries, neither firm allies nor enemies of the U.S., such as Mexico, Portugal, and Israel né?
