【Text by Observers Network, Zhang Jingjuan】The United States, which has frequently maliciously suppressed China's chip and artificial intelligence industries, is once again plotting.

According to reports from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times on May 5th, the United States is seeking to customize its artificial intelligence technology exports to meet the specific needs of Asian countries.

Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, said during a meeting focused on artificial intelligence and digital technologies at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) that the United States continues to promote its artificial intelligence exports and tries to persuade Asian countries to cooperate with the United States rather than with China.

He stated that the demand for artificial intelligence applications in the Asia-Pacific region is very strong, "It is a major priority for the United States to have the global use of American artificial intelligence technology."

Two weeks ago (July 23), the U.S. government's artificial intelligence action plan was released. This 28-page plan outlines more than 90 policy measures to promote the rapid development of AI technology.

On the same day, President Trump signed several executive orders related to the plan, including promoting the rapid construction of data centers and exporting U.S. artificial intelligence products.

Trump said at the time that leading the world in the field of artificial intelligence at any cost would be a policy of the United States.

In public speeches, Kratsios said that U.S. officials are working on developing systems compatible with language and cultural differences across countries. He boasted, "The amazing thing about the U.S. technology system is that it has modular characteristics, allowing customization for specific uses in various countries. What we provide is not a one-size-fits-all product, but solutions suitable for each country's specific circumstances."

He mentioned that the United States will provide financial support to countries to help them acquire and deploy "full-stack" U.S. technology, ranging from chips, data centers to large language models and cloud services.

This official from the Trump administration also told Asian officials and business executives in South Korea that the United States will encourage countries to develop their own artificial intelligence development and regulatory schemes.

Kratsios, screenshot from video

The report points out that despite Kratsios' lengthy arguments, some analysts are skeptical about the feasibility of the above plan.

Cameron F. Kerry, an AI expert at the Brookings Institution, said that many aspects of the AI action plan raise doubts about whether its implementation can match its rhetoric, and the AI software stack export plan is one of them.

He added, "If it doesn't take a one-size-fits-all approach, the chances of success would be higher."

According to the report, Kratsios' visit to Asia comes at a time when Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" are causing economic uncertainty, which is a heavy blow for countries like Japan and South Korea that rely on exports to the United States.

Previously, in response to the tariff threats from the Trump administration, Asian countries tried to negotiate to get lower tariff rates. Their core strategy was to commit to making large investments in the United States. Japan and South Korea managed to secure a 15% tariff, lower than the original 25%.

Specifically, Japan pledged to invest $55 billion in the United States to rebuild and expand core industries in the U.S., with 90% of the investment profits going to the U.S. South Korea plans to establish a $35 billion investment fund, helping Korean companies actively enter the U.S. market in areas where South Korea has advantages, such as shipbuilding, semiconductors, batteries, biotechnology, and energy.

However, officials and analysts have raised questions about the lack of details in the agreements with the U.S. and potential issues during the implementation process. In addition, the Trump administration's decision to impose tariffs on allies such as Japan and South Korea has made them question the reliability of the U.S. as a partner.

The Washington Post recently published an article focusing on whether China can win the competition with the U.S. in the field of artificial intelligence. The article argues that China and the U.S. are taking two different approaches. The U.S. is advancing the upgrading and research and development of large AI models using computing power chips, while China, whose chips are restricted and suppressed by the U.S. government, is vigorously promoting the practical application of AI technology.

The report mentions that the U.S. government, in order to enhance the competitiveness of AI technology, is relaxing regulations and encouraging the export of U.S. AI technology. However, scholars point out that the U.S. overemphasis on building large models with computing power may lead to the complete neglect of the application level of the technology.

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