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Trump’s AI chip deal sparks legal questions and national security concerns

Trump’s AI chip deal sparks legal questions and national security concerns

Summary

Former President Trump made a deal with chip companies Nvidia and AMD. This deal allows these companies to sell advanced AI chips to China, with a condition that the U.S. government receives 15% of the revenue from these sales. The deal has raised questions about its legality and national security implications.

Key Facts

  • Trump announced a deal with chipmakers Nvidia and AMD.
  • The deal allows selling advanced AI chips to China.
  • The U.S. government will receive a 15% cut of the companies' revenue from these sales.
  • There are legal questions about the deal.
  • The deal raises national security concerns.
  • Amna Nawaz discussed the issue with Scott Kennedy from the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

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