Canonical policy question · Geopolitics & compute

Should advanced AI chips face export controls?

US export controls already treat advanced computing integrated circuits as regulated items. The dispute is scope, partners and effectiveness.

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Control advanced computing integrated circuits under export administration rules

Use Export Administration Regulations revisions to licence or restrict advanced computing ICs used in AI datacentre deployments.

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administrative-measure · In force

BIS advanced computing IC interim final rule (Jan 2025)

US EAR revision controlling advanced computing integrated circuits relevant to AI datacentre chips.

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2025-01-16
BIS advanced computing interim final rule takes effect
The Federal Register interim final rule revising EAR advanced computing IC controls took effect.

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BIS revises EAR rules for advanced computing integrated circuits

The 16 January 2025 interim final rule revises EAR controls regarding advanced computing ICs.

BIS is revising the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) … regarding advanced computing integrated circuits (ICs).

GovInfo · Federal Register · FR 2025-00711 · SUMMARY

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United States · Export control

BIS tightens EAR controls on advanced computing chips

A 16 January 2025 interim final rule revises Export Administration Regulations covering advanced computing integrated circuits used in AI datacentre contexts.