Amid mounting calls for a leaner regulatory framework, the Trump administration is gearing up to scrap export restrictions on AI chips imposed by the previous administration. A spokesperson from the Department of Commerce explained that the current zoning system—introduced on May 15—has grown too complex, potentially slowing down American technological progress.
Officials are now eyeing a streamlined approach that could better promote innovation and reinforce the nation’s standing in AI technology. One proposal on the table is a global licensing system, contingent on intergovernmental agreements. Although the timeline for these changes remains uncertain, this move is part of a broader effort to reassess and update AI policies introduced during the previous term.
