US rescinds the AI Diffusion Rule and issues guidance on Chinese 3A090 ICs

Rescinded the AI Diffusion Rule just before it took effect and issued guidance on Chinese-made 3A090 ICs

Why it matters

A shift from quota-based regulation to case-by-case negotiated regulation

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