Trump Rescinds Biden's AI Chip Export Rules

Trump cancels Biden's AI export ban days before rollout. What it means for chipmakers, China, and U.S. national security.
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Trump Rescinds Biden's AI Chip Export Rules
Trump Rescinds Biden’s AI Export Rule: What It Means for U. S. Chipmakers, Global Trade, and National Security In a surprise reversal that answers top- searched questions like " What happened to Biden's AI export restrictions?" and " Are AI chip exports to China still banned?" , the Trump administration has officially rescinded the Biden- era Artificial Intelligence Diffusion Rule just days before it was set to take effect. This controversial rule aimed to limit the export of U. S.- made AI chips to a range of countries, including key trading partners and adversaries like China and Russia. The move has major implications for semiconductor companies, international AI regulation, and U. S. national security strategy.                         Image Credits:BlackJack3D / Getty Images The Biden administration introduced the AI Diffusion Rule in January 2025 to strengthen export controls on AI chips and technology, targeting unauthorized use in military and surveillance applicatio…