Sanctions’ Standards Vacuum

Updated: 2025.09.17 1M ago 3 sources
Tighter U.S. export controls can slow Western tech diffusion while nudging third countries toward Chinese AI frameworks that are easier to access. Over time, adoption inertia can lock in Beijing‑aligned standards even without military or economic coercion. — It warns that export controls may unintentionally cede long‑run rule‑writing to China if not paired with allied standards and open alternatives.

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China Tells Its Tech Companies To Stop Buying All of Nvidia's AI Chips
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