US Finalizes Rule to Block Chinese AI Firms From Renting Advanced Chips Abroad

The US Department of Commerce is preparing a rule that would bar Chinese companies from using cloud services to remotely access advanced AI processors, including Nvidia's Blackwell series and newer chips. The proposed regulation would require semiconductor exports to seven countries to undergo stringent license reviews, with buyers required to disclose end users and intended hardware use to prevent circumvention of US export bans.