Navigating AI Dominance and Export Controls

This chapter examines the urgent need for the U.S. to maintain its lead in artificial intelligence technology amidst growing global competition, particularly from China and Russia. It discusses the AI diffusion rule aimed at ensuring national security through controlled AI development and outlines the new export policies affecting AI chips, categorizing countries based on their cooperation levels. The chapter also highlights the business implications for companies like NVIDIA, the potential benefits for countries like Kenya, and the impact of recent regulatory changes from the Biden administration.