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Chinese AI groups use cloud services to evade US chip export controls

Chinese artificial intelligence groups are skirting US chip export controls by accessing through intermediaries and rental arrangements. Cloud computing companies are providing access to high-end US chips, amid growing demand.

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  • Chinese AI groups are skirting US chip export controls by accessing through intermediaries, rental arrangements, and subsidiary companies in China.
  • IFlytek and SenseTime, both blacklisted in 2019, have found ways to obtain restricted technology.
  • Privately controlled cloud computing companies also provide access to high-end US chips.
  • US export regulations do not cover cloud providers, even if restricted chips are used.
  • Local governments and companies are building AI computing centres to provide cloud rental services.
Chinese AI groups use cloud services to evade US chip export controls
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Financial TimesEleanor Olcott

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