On October 18, 2026, former U.S. President Trump publicly stated that the United States must take the lead in artificial intelligence and advocated strengthening export controls to prevent the Chinese Communist Party from obtaining advanced AI chips. Trump believes that unrestricted access to U.S. AI technology would accelerate the improvement of China's military capabilities and pose security risks.
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2026-10-17 17:05 · President Trump has made clear that America must WIN the AI race. That means strengthening export controls to keep advanced AI chips out of the hands of the CCP. Unfettered access to American AI techn…
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06.17
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Trump Calls for Tighter Export Controls on AI Chips to China
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