In a significant move, the Biden administration has announced new guidelines for exporting AI chips, categorizing countries into three groups. While allies like Japan and South Korea face no restrictions, adversaries such as China and Russia will see tighter controls. Most countries, including Mexico and Portugal, are subjected to a cap of 50,000 graphics processing units, potentially hindering their AI adoption. Nvidia criticized the rules as ‘unprecedented and misguided,’ warning they could stifle global innovation. The guidelines are part of an ongoing strategy to manage AI chip distribution ahead of the administration's transition.