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Major Cloud Providers Could Get AI Chip Access Gatekeeping Role

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Date Published
16 Dec 2024
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3
Australian
Yes
Created
8 Mar 2025, 02:41 pm

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Outside the US.

Summary

The article explores a U.S. initiative that may designate major cloud providers like Google and Microsoft as gatekeepers for global AI chip access, highlighting geopolitical tensions particularly with China. This move has significant implications for AI governance and global tech supply chains, potentially centralizing control within a few large companies. Such a development underscores concerns about fair access to critical AI infrastructure, which could impact AI safety by influencing who can develop advanced AI systems. While not directly addressing existential risks, the centralization of AI chip access is relevant to discussions about the long-term control and distribution of AI capabilities.

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In its latest jab at Beijing, the US will empower companies like Google and Microsoft to act as gatekeepers worldwide for highly sought-after access to AI chips, two people familiar with the draft plan said. Under the scheme, to be released as soon as this month, these companies would have to ... Hi! You've reached one of our premium articles. This is available exclusively to subscribers. It's free to register, and only takes a few minutes. Once you sign up you'll have unlimited access to the full catalogue of Australia's best business IT content, as well as a daily news bulletin delivered straight to your inbox. Register now Already have an account? Log in to read this article.