Experts pan latest US export controls

Move seen affecting AI, chip supply chains; impeding tech cooperation

The United States government's latest move to impose new export control measures on artificial intelligence technology will wreak havoc on global AI and semiconductor supply chains and impede international technological cooperation, while seriously hurting the interests of tech companies from around the world, said officials and experts.

They noted that such expansive restrictions will push Chinese companies to double down on indigenous innovation and pool more resources into research and development, so as to achieve breakthroughs in crucial AI chip technologies.

Their comments came after the administration of US President Joe Biden on Monday unveiled an export control scheme that gives 18 close allies and partners uninhibited access to AI-related chips, while placing strict licensing requirements on most other countries. The move represents the US' latest attempt to further prevent China from obtaining advanced chips used for cutting-edge AI technology.