July 17, 2025:
UAE-Nvidia AI Chip Deal Faces Security Hold - The U.S.-UAE agreement for AI chips from Nvidia is paused due to concerns over potential smuggling to China, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. Despite UAE and Saudi Arabia's efforts to ensure safeguards, U.S. concerns persist and have increased with new smuggling fears.
Additionally, there are rumors that the Trump administration is considering export restrictions on Thailand and Malaysia. Malaysia has already required an export permit for U.S. AI chips. This situation highlights increasing global tensions around AI technology distribution and national security.
