US government helps Silicon Valley firms sell surveillance technology to China

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News Source : Associated Press

News Summary

  • U.S. lawmakers have tried four times since September last year to close what they called a glaring loophole: China is getting around export bans on the sale of powerful American AI chips.
  • But the proposals prompted a flurry of activity from more than 100 lobbyists from tech companies and their trade associations trying to weigh in, according to disclosure reports.
  • All four times, the proposal failed, including just last month.
  • The sale of technology to China is contentious among both Republicans and Democrats, with some arguing for a harder stance.
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