US withdraws draft rule restricting global AI chip exports

• US government withdraws a draft rule that would have tightened control on advanced AI chip exports.
• The proposal, initially seen as President Donald Trump's strategy, required government approval for high-end processors.
• The Commerce Department's notice, published February 26, has now been pulled back, citing preliminary discussions.
• The draft linked chip exports to foreign government commitments, requiring investment or guarantees for large orders.
• Trump administration aims to balance national security with expanding US AI tech's global reach, not reviving Biden's "overly complex" framework.