Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is lobbying U.S. Secretary of Commerce nominee Howard Lutnick for a waiver to exempt Israel from impending export controls on advanced AI chips, critical for Israel's technology and defense sectors. With the Biden administration designating Israel as one of 120 countries subject to potential chip access limitations, the concern is mainly about reputational damage and long-term effects on Israel's tech industry. The restrictions take effect in three months, but doubts remain about whether Israel's request will be fulfilled amid broader national security priorities in Washington.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed concern about U.S. export controls on advanced AI chips, vital for Israel's tech and defense industries.
The Biden administration's framework could restrict Israel's access to essential AI chips, impacting the reputation and future of its tech industry.
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