US clamps down on AI chip export drawing pushback

The US is moving to impose tough new restrictions on the export of advanced computer chips and other artificial intelligence (AI) technology to dozens of countries – not just the handful it has long identified as adversaries.

Officials say the new rules are intended to make sure the “the world’s AI runs on American rails” and keep it out of the hands of “malicious actors” who could use it to threaten the United States.

The Biden administration said 18 allies and partners, including…