<ul><li>The US government has imposed strict requirements to block Chinese access to AI chips, empowering companies like Google and Microsoft to act as gatekeepers worldwide.</li><li>A small number of US tech firms will be offered 'gatekeeper status' to offer AI capabilities within the cloud in foreign countries, limiting licenses for importing powerful AMD and Nvidia chips.</li><li>Exemptions will be granted to 19 allied states, allowing unlimited access to AI chips and capabilities.</li><li>The US and China are engaged in a battle to control the semiconductor market, imposing trade sanctions and offering domestic incentives.</li></ul>

US set to allow tech giants to control access to AI chips

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