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Sources: the US Commerce Department's BIS is reviewing how Chinese AI companies access Nvidia chips overseas, including by legally renting foreign data centers (Mackenzie Hawkins/Bloomberg)
The US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is conducting a review of legal pathways—such as foreign data center rentals—that Chinese AI companies use to access Nvidia chips overseas, raising questions about enforcement gaps in current export controls.
Aug 7, 2026
Commerce Department quietly announces 7 new equity stakes in private companies
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced $870M in federal semiconductor incentives tied to minority equity stakes in seven private companies — a novel public investment mechanism under the CHIPS Act.
Jul 31, 2026
Head of Commerce Department's AI safety arm resigns
Dr. Chris Fall resigned after three months as director of the Commerce Department's Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI), signaling instability in U.S. federal AI safety governance during the Trump administration.
Jul 21, 2026
Trump admin eases export controls for UAE; Warren blasts 'corrupt' provision
The U.S. Commerce Department announced it will favorably review export license applications involving MGX, a firm that used a Trump-family-linked stablecoin in a $2B Binance investment, amid broader UAE export control easing.
Jul 11, 2026