US Halts AI Chip Exports to Middle East Amid Security Concerns

Nvidia, AMD, and other tech firms face delays in export licenses as the US government reviews potential risks of Chinese access.

The US government has delayed export licenses for AI chips to the Middle East to prevent potential Chinese access through data centers.
Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and Cerebras Systems are among the companies affected by the slowdown in license approvals.
The review focuses on high-volume AI chip shipments to countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which are investing heavily in AI infrastructure.
US officials aim to develop a comprehensive strategy for managing and securing facilities that use advanced AI chips.
The delays come as part of broader US efforts to restrict China's access to advanced semiconductor technologies.