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ventureburn.comai4 days ago
U.S. Orders Anthropic to Suspend Mythos 5 and Fable 5 AI Models and Ends All Government Contracts
The Department of Commerce directed the San Francisco company to take the models offline Friday evening over national security concerns after a reported safeguard bypass.
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japantimes.co.jpworld4 days ago
U.S. Clarifies Semiconductor Export Controls Apply to Overseas Subsidiaries of Chinese Companies
The Department of Commerce clarified that licensing rules for advanced AI chips apply to all companies with headquarters or a parent company in China. The move closes a loophole that had allowed shipments to Chinese subsidiaries outside China.
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Al Jazeerapolitics20 days ago
Trump administration relaxes Biden-era AI chip export restrictions on China
The Department of Commerce issued guidance Sunday clarifying that license requirements apply to subsidiaries of Chinese companies located outside China. The move follows concerns that advanced chips had been shipped through the loophole in the past year.
TechCrunchtechnology4 days ago
Volvo Receives U.S. Authorization to Import Vehicles With Chinese Connected Technology
Volvo Cars reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce that exempts the automaker from a ban on Chinese-connected vehicle technology. The Swedish company, majority owned by China's Geely Holding, said the approval allows it to continue selling vehicles in the United…
medianama.comfinance4 days ago
Rigetti Signs Letter of Intent With U.S. Government for Quantum Research Funding
Rigetti Computing signed a letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce for up to $100 million in funding over three years. The award aims to accelerate superconducting quantum computing research and development.
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japantimes.co.jpworld40 days ago
Eight U.S. Solar Manufacturers Request Trade Investigation Into Ethiopian Assembly
Eight U.S. solar manufacturing firms filed a request with the Department of Commerce on Tuesday seeking an investigation into companies assembling solar cells and panels in Ethiopia using components from China. The filing alleges unfair trade practices in the solar supply chain.…
New York Postworld47 days ago
US Government to Test New AI Models From Google, Microsoft and xAI Before Release
The US Department of Commerce announced agreements with Google, Microsoft and xAI to test new AI models for capabilities and security risks before public release. The pacts expand on prior arrangements with OpenAI and Anthropic, with evaluations focusing on national security, cyb…
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New York Posttechnology47 days ago
US Commerce Department Signs AI Model Review Agreements with Google, Microsoft, and xAI
The US Department of Commerce announced agreements with Microsoft, Google DeepMind, and xAI to review early versions of new AI models for national security risks before public release. The pacts build on similar deals from the Biden era and aim to evaluate capabilities in areas l…
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U.S. Importers Eligible for Tariff Refunds on Specific Goods Under Commerce Department Program
The U.S. Department of Commerce administers a refund program for tariffs paid on certain imported goods, including steel, aluminum, and solar panels, stemming from Section 232 and Section 301 actions. Businesses that imported these goods between 2018 and 2021 may qualify for refu…
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