Microsoft Urges Trump Administration To Relax Chip Export Curbs
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Microsoft Urges Trump to Curb AI Chip Export Rules
Above: Brad Smith of Microsoft. Image copyright: Jakub Porzycki/Contributor/Anadolu via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
The AI Diffusion Rule represents dangerous overreach that will push allies toward Chinese alternatives, undermining American technological leadership and expanding the trade deficit. The restrictions are severely limiting US companies while China sells itself as a more reliable long-term partner for AI.
Narrative B
Strict export controls are essential to prevent US technology from being used against American interests. Companies must stop helping Chinese competitors by providing them access to advanced American tools and technology, as open platforms have already enabled Chinese AI development.