New artificial intelligence regulation from the USA

In the statement made by the White House, it was pointed out that artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming central in terms of both security and economic power.

RESTRICTIONS ON COUNTRIES THAT ARE A SOURCE OF CONCERN

In the statement announcing the “Interim Final Rule on the Diffusion of Artificial Intelligence” in order to support the security and economic power of the USA, it was stated that while encouraging the spread of US technology, important steps were taken against countries that are a source of concern, and that these countries have advanced artificial intelligence systems and the information technology used to train them. It was stated that his access to power was restricted.

In the statement, it was stated that there would be no restrictions on chip sales to 18 allied and partner countries. It was stated that the countries in question are Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.

It was stated in the statement that chip orders with collective computing power up to approximately 1700 advanced graphics processing units (GPU) will not require a license and will not be included in national chip limits, and organizations that meet high security standards and are headquartered in close allies can receive high-reliability “Universal Verified End User” status. .

In the statement, it was stated that organizations other than close allies and without verified end user status can purchase the equivalent amount of up to 50 thousand advanced GPUs per country. The regulation in question will enter into force 120 days after its publication.

REACTION FROM CHIP MANUFACTURERS

The regulation announced by the Joe Biden administration has increased concerns in the chip industry.

John Neuffer, President of the Semiconductor Industry Association, said in a written statement that he was deeply disappointed that a policy change of this magnitude and impact was hastily implemented days before the presidential inauguration and without any meaningful feedback from the chip industry.

Neuffer emphasized that the new regulation risks causing unintended and permanent damage to America’s economy and global competitiveness in semiconductors and artificial intelligence by losing strategic markets to competitors.