Reuters exclusively reported that Microsoft’s high profile deal with the United Arab Emirates-backed AI firm G42 could eventually involve the transfer of sophisticated chips and tools – a move that a senior Republican congressman warned could have national security implications.
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Microsoft’s UAE deal could transfer key U.S. chips and AI technology abroad
23 May 2024, 10:02 pm 1 minute
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The Commerce Department already requires notifications and, in several regions, export licenses to send AI chips abroad. But the Microsoft-G42 deal highlights gaps in U.S. laws as regulators rush to keep up with fast-moving technology.
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Topics of Interest: Technology
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Sectors: Technology
Regions: Americas
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