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Microsoft Urges Trump to Ease AI Chip Sales Restrictions

2/28/2025

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Microsoft calls on the Trump administration to relax AI chip sales restrictions to strengthen global partnerships, especially with India and Switzerland.
The "AI Diffusion Rule" may drive countries to rely on Chinese suppliers, threatening U.S. economic interests, warns Microsoft President Brad Smith.
Smith cautions that these restrictions could harm American foreign policy and business, as China emerges as a dependable AI infrastructure partner.

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Microsoft calls on the Trump administration to relax AI chip sales restrictions to strengthen global partnerships, especially with India and Switzerland.
The "AI Diffusion Rule" may drive countries to rely on Chinese suppliers, threatening U.S. economic interests, warns Microsoft President Brad Smith.
Smith cautions that these restrictions could harm American foreign policy and business, as China emerges as a dependable AI infrastructure partner.