The government of Donald Trump plans to revoke the restrictions proposed by his predecessor Joe Biden on the export of chips for artificial intelligence, according to the digital media Axios.
Axios mentions that a source familiar with the matter stated that the Trump administration will remove the restrictions established in the 'AI dissemination' regulation proposed by the Biden administration, which has not yet come into effect, and is working on a replacement.
In its last days in office, the Biden administration proposed restrictions on the export of AI chips that limited orders of these products to most countries, a measure that was heavily criticized by the technology sector.
The Department of Commerce, responsible for the regulation, hinted at that time that the Trump administration could make changes, as the regulatory framework allowed modifications within 120 days before its implementation on May 15.
A spokesperson for the Department of Commerce mentioned to U.S. media that Biden's AI regulation was too complex and bureaucratic and that it would hinder innovation. Furthermore, he stated it would be replaced by a simpler regulation that fosters American innovation and ensures the country's leadership in the field of AI.
Regarding the restriction proposed by Joe Biden, it is based on previous chip control regulations aimed at protecting U.S. national security. The regulation includes a blacklist of several countries, such as Brazil, Israel, Mexico, Portugal, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia.
Under these restrictions, the countries on the list could acquire processors in a limited manner to ensure that U.S. technology is available to meet the needs of foreign governments, healthcare providers, and other local businesses, according to what the White House indicated at the time.
