Abby Warren: Trump nominee vows tougher AI export controls

Abby Warren, Trump's nominee to lead the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security, pledged stricter AI and semiconductor export controls to prevent advanced US technology from aiding China's military modernisation. Warren signalled the regulatory system will remain flexible and coordinated with allies, though she emphasised decisions would be guided by existing law and national security concerns.

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