The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has introduced new controls on advanced computing chips and certain closed AI model weights, along with updated license exceptions and enhancements to the Data—Center Validated End User (VEU) authorization.

These regulations align with U.S. national security and foreign policy priorities, supporting the Biden-Harris Administration’s strategy to foster a secure, trustworthy technology ecosystem for the responsible use and dissemination of AI.

“This policy will help build a trusted technology ecosystem around the world and allow us to protect against the national security risks associated with AI, while ensuring controls do not stifle innovation or US technological leadership,” U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said.

Raimondo also emphasized that addressing these significant national security risks requires considering the evolution of AI technology, the capabilities of our adversaries, and the desire of our allies to participate in the benefits of this technology.

“AI has been rapidly progressing over the last decade and will only grow more powerful, resulting in the emergence of highly capable models with significant dual-use applications. This rule will protect national security and advance U.S. foreign policy by ensuring the responsible diffusion of frontier AI technology across the world,” Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Alan F. Estevez added.