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Trump-Era Deals Under Scrutiny: AI Chips and Ethics
9/15/2025
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Story summary
- Two significant agreements from the Trump era involve a $2 billion deal and advanced AI chip sales to the UAE.
- The crypto firm World Liberty, associated with Trump and adviser Steve Witkoff, is pivotal to the $2 billion transaction.
- Investigations indicate overlapping negotiations, raising ethical questions about Witkoff's role.
- David Sacks, Trump's AI and crypto czar, was instrumental in the chip negotiations amid potential conflicts.
- Concerns arose among Trump officials regarding national security linked to the UAE's relationship with China.
