Biden’s AI Export Playbook: Allies First, Adversaries Blocked

In a bold move on January 14, 2025, the Biden administration rolled out new AI export regulations, streamlining chip sales to 18 allies including the UK and Japan while slamming the door on adversaries like China and Russia. Tech giants Nvidia and AMD are grumbling, fearing a hit to U.S. competitiveness and tangled supply chains. With a 120-day comment window open, the rule targets AI models boasting over 10²⁶ computational ops, balancing national security with global innovation. Stay tuned as the tech tug-of-war continues!