Microchip giant Nvidia’s vice president of government affairs says the new framework will hurt America’s global competitiveness and undermine innovation.
A new artificial intelligence chip export restriction proposed by the outgoing Biden administration has sparked a backlash from the tech industry over concerns it will stifle innovation and undermine America’s leadership in the sector.
In a Jan. 13 fact sheet, the White House proposed a framework that would apply cap and licensing restrictions for semiconductor sales to all but 18 allies and partners.
The White House proposal has seen backlash from the tech industry. Ned Finkle, vice president of government affairs at chip giant Nvidia, said in a Jan. 13 blog post that the framework was “ misguided “ and could derail “innovation and economic growth.”
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