US Commerce Department Withdraws Planned AI Chip Export Rule

The United States Department of Commerce has officially withdrawn a proposed rule that would have governed the export of AI chips, according to updates on a government website. The draft regulation, which was expected to set global standards for access to advanced computing power, had been sent to various agencies for feedback in late February. No specific reason was provided for the withdrawal in the public posting. A spokesperson for the Commerce Department did not immediately respond to inquiries regarding the decision or the future of the proposed export controls.