Semiconductor Export Controls (Part 1): AI Chips and the "Secret Entity List" | EMBARGOED! Episode 87

About this episode

The episode discusses the evolution of export controls on AI chips and the various tools employed by BIS.

On this episode of EMBARGOED!, host Tim O'Toole is joined by Miller & Chevalier Counsel Melissa Burgess and Collmann Griffin, and guest Chris Chamberlain of Morrison & Foerster to review the evolution of export controls on AI chips from October 2022 to the present. The discussion explores the variety of tools BIS has employed as it wrestles with tailoring controls, the value of BIS "is informed" letters, and chip diversion. Roadmap: The October 7 IFR and a brief tour of subsequent changes through May 2025 Identifying a problem versus tailoring controls: Troubleshooting how to restrict access to the most advanced compute resources and the tools necessary to manufacture them Assessing the benefits to both BIS and industry of "is informed" letters Predictions for the next iteration of the AI Diffusion Rule A diversion into the problem of diversion: Red flags and tactics identified in the wild ******* Thanks to our guests for joining us: Chris Chamberlain: https://www.mofo.com/people/chris-chamberlain Melissa Burgess: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/melissa-burgess Collmann Griffin: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/collmann-griffin Questions? Contact…

People in this episode

Host: Tim O'Toole

Guests: Melissa Burgess, Collmann Griffin, Chris Chamberlain

Topics covered

• semiconductor export controls
• AI chips
• BIS
• export regulations

Keywords

• export controls
• AI Diffusion Rule
• chip diversion
• BIS 'is informed' letters

Mentioned in this episode

Products: AI chips

Books & works: EMBARGOED!

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