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OpenAI retreats from strict China chip export controls, aligning with Trump

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According to Politico, citing sources, OpenAI has retreated from advocating for strict US chip export controls to China ahead of the lame-duck session, aligning closer with President Trump. The report notes that Nvidia is a big winner from this shift, as OpenAI had pushed for strict limits for much of the previous year.

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    Sources: OpenAI has retreated from advocating for strict US chip export controls to China ahead of the lame-duck session, aligning closer with President Trump (Politico)

    Politico : Sources: OpenAI has retreated from advocating for strict US chip export controls to China ahead of the lame-duck session, aligning closer with President Trump — OpenAI has changed its tune on China. Nvidia is a big winner. — OpenAI for much of last year advocated for strict limits …

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