Microsoft’s UAE deal could transfer key U.S. chips and AI technology abroad
Technology
23 May 2024, 10:02 pm 1 minute
Reuters exclusively reported that Microsoft’s high profile deal with the United Arab Emirates-backed AI firm G42 could eventually involve the transfer of sophisticated chips and tools – a move that a senior Republican congressman warned could have national security implications.
Market Impact
The Commerce Department already requires notifications and, in several regions, export licenses to send AI chips abroad. But the Microsoft-G42 deal highlights gaps in U.S. laws as regulators rush to keep up with fast-moving technology.
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Regions: Americas
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