Summary

  • US President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly set to rescind restrictions on the sale of AI chips introduced by his predecessor, Joe Biden.
  • The move is part of a broader effort to revise restrictions on the semiconductor industry, and follows opposition from major tech companies and foreign governments to Biden’s curbs.
  • While the report suggests the policy change is not yet set in stone, and will not be enforced if it goes against Trump’s favour, it has already resulted in a rise in Nvidia’s stock price.
  • It also reflects the softening stance of countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, who have reportedly baulked at the limitations on access to AI chips.
  • It comes ahead of Trump’s rumoured visit to the Middle East later this month.

By Dean Takahashi

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