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David Sacks, the White House AI czar, addressed concerns about AI chip smuggling on Tuesday during a speech at the AWS summit in Washington. He argued that over-regulating U.S. AI exports could hinder innovation and give China a technological advantage. Sacks emphasized the physical size of AI chips, stating they weigh up to two tons and cannot easily be concealed.
Sacks warned that stringent controls might drive global markets towards China, criticizing export restrictions implemented during the Biden administration aimed at preventing AI chips from being used in Chinese military applications. He suggested that pushing such measures could backfire, advocating for global cooperation on AI technologies.
Recently, the U.S. has begun implementing regulations to verify the origins of AI chips from companies like Nvidia Corp, to prevent illicit transport to China. This initiative follows a heated debate in which Nvidia countered allegations from AI startup Anthropic about smuggling methods and stressed the need for prioritizing innovation over fear.
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