The U.S. is considering allowing the UAE to purchase over one million advanced Nvidia chips.
According to知情 sources, the Trump administration is considering an agreement that would allow the UAE to import more than one million advanced Nvidia chips, a number far exceeding the restrictions on AI chip regulations during the Biden era, which has raised concerns about the eventual fall of American hardware into the hands of competitors.
Those familiar with the matter said the agreement is still under negotiation and could be adjusted. Under the agreement, from now until 2027, the UAE will import 500,000 of the most advanced chips on the market annually. Due to confidential discussions, those familiar with the matter declined to be identified. One fifth of these chips will be allocated to G42, an Abu Dhabi-based AI company, while the remainder will be distributed to American companies building data centers in the UAE.
In summary, if the agreement proceeds in its current form, it would mark a significant shift in America's AI development policy toward the Middle East, particularly the UAE. For a long time, U.S. officials have been wary of the relationships between UAE government officials and private enterprises with American competitors. Since 2022, the U.S. has restricted the sale of advanced chips to the East, aiming to prevent competitors from making progress in the AI field that might benefit their military.
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