US Commerce Department official Alan Estevez says export rules have "definitely impeded" China's AI chips, and defends the recent three-tier chip access rules (Demetri Sevastopulo/Financial Times)

Alan Estevez, a US Commerce Department official, has acknowledged that export rules have hindered China’s development of AI chips. Estevez has defended the recent implementation of three-tier chip access rules, stating that they are necessary to maintain US leadership in artificial intelligence. Estevez’s role in shaping these regulations reflects the Biden administration’s commitment to advancing AI technology while protecting national interests.

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