AI Safety Newsletter AISN #55: Trump Administration Rescinds AI Diffusion Rule, Allows Chip Sales to Gulf States
May 20, 2025
The Trump administration's recent decision has opened the floodgates for AI chip sales to the UAE and Saudi Arabia, reshaping the global market. There's also a push for new legislation on whistleblower protections and the verification of AI chip locations. Fascinating discussions reveal the complexities presented by advancements in AI technology. Finally, the introduction of an AI safety course highlights the importance of ethical considerations in this rapidly evolving field.
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US AI Chip Export Strategy Shift
- The Trump administration rescinded Biden's AI diffusion rule but continues to restrict AI chip sales to China and countries diverting chips there.
- They aim to dominate the global AI chip market while selling chips to Gulf states like UAE and Saudi Arabia.
AI Chip Sales Affect US Interests
- Selling AI chips to Gulf states may attract investments away from China and help US companies bypass domestic energy grid compute limits.
- However, some officials worry this could undermine US national security by reducing compute capacity lead.
New US AI Regulatory Proposals
- New US legislation proposes protections for AI whistleblowers and requires chip location verification to prevent smuggling to China.
- There's also an effort to prohibit states from regulating AI, centralizing control federally.
