US Lawmakers Criticize Biden Administration Over Huawei's New AI-Enabled Laptop
Republican lawmakers express outrage as Huawei unveils a laptop with Intel's latest AI chip, despite ongoing trade restrictions.
- Huawei launched its MateBook X Pro, the first AI-enabled laptop using Intel's Core Ultra 9 processor, causing a stir among US politicians.
- The laptop's release under a pre-existing Trump-era license has sparked accusations of undermining US national security by allowing advanced technology to reach China.
- Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Michael Gallagher and Rep. Michael McCaul, demand an end to such approvals, citing a failure in policy change.
- The Commerce Department and Intel have declined to comment on the situation, while Huawei has not yet responded.
- This incident highlights the complexities of US-China technology relations and the challenges in enforcing trade restrictions.