Malaysia will require trade permits for U.S. AI chips | TechCrunch
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Malaysia has announced new export restrictions on U.S. origin AI chips, requiring exporters to notify authorities 30 days prior to shipments. The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry has stated that strict legal actions will be taken against anyone attempting to circumvent these export controls. Allegations of sophisticated chip smuggling networks in China have surfaced, highlighting extreme methods used for importing AI chips. Additionally, U.S. authorities plan to further restrict AI chip exports to prevent China from gaining access through Malaysia and Thailand, while the Department of Commerce is drafting new export rules following the rescindment of previous regulations.
Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry has enforced new export restrictions on U.S. AI chips, requiring a 30-day notification for exporting or transshipping.
The Ministry emphasized that Malaysia will take legal action against individuals or companies attempting to bypass export controls related to advanced AI chips.
Recent allegations reveal that China possesses sophisticated chip-smuggling networks, even utilizing extreme methods to covertly import U.S. AI chips.
The U.S. is expected to impose further restrictions on AI chip exports to Malaysia and Thailand to block China's access to these technologies.
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