Key Points
- Malaysia introduces new restrictions on exporting US AI chips
- Individuals and companies must notify authorities at least 30 days in advance
- The move aims to prevent advanced AI chips from ending up in China
- Alleged chip smuggling has been a concern in recent months
- The US Department of Commerce is working on its own set of export restrictions
Malaysia’s New Restrictions
Malaysia is taking a more significant role in helping the US prevent advanced AI chips from being exported to China. The Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry has announced new restrictions on exporting AI chips of US origin out of its country.
Individuals and companies are now required to notify Malaysian authorities at least 30 days in advance when they are exporting or transshipping US AI chips, effective immediately. The Ministry has stated that it stands firm against any attempt to circumvent export controls or engage in illicit trade activities.
Alleged chip smuggling of US AI chips into China has been a concern in recent months. There have been claims of sophisticated chip-smuggling networks being set up in China, with smugglers going to extreme lengths to bring AI chips into the country.
The US Department of Commerce is also working on its own set of general US AI chip export restrictions. This move is likely to further restrict the export of AI chips to countries like Malaysia and Thailand, to prevent China from accessing these AI chips through alternative means.
Source: techcrunch.com