Anthropic Proposes Adjustments to U.S. AI Chip Export Controls
Anthropic, a leading AI research company, has voiced its support for the U.S. government’s proposed export controls on domestically produced AI chips, aimed at maintaining national security and competitive edge against China. However, the company has recommended “a few tweaks” to the framework to improve its effectiveness.
In a recent blog post, Anthropic endorsed the U.S. Department of Commerce’s “Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion”, set to take effect on May 15. The framework, introduced by President Joe Biden in January, categorizes countries into three tiers with varying restrictions. Tier 3, including China and Russia, faces the strictest limits, while Tier 2 nations like Mexico and Portugal encounter new caps on chip purchases. Tier 1 allies, such as Japan and South Korea, remain unaffected.
While Nvidia criticized the restrictions as “unprecedented and misguided,” Anthropic argues they are necessary. The company proposed reducing the chip quota for Tier 2 countries and promoting government-to-government sales to curb smuggling. Additionally, Anthropic urged increased funding to ensure proper enforcement of these controls.
Dario Amodei, Anthropic’s CEO, has been a vocal advocate for stricter chip regulations, emphasizing their importance in a Wall Street Journal op-ed earlier this year. The company’s stance aligns with its commitment to safeguarding U.S. leadership in AI innovation.
