US-China Tech War Escalates as Biden Administration Proposes Cloud Limitations

The Biden administration is proposing to limit Chinese companies’ access to US cloud-computing services, in a move that could further cement ties between the world’s economic superpowers.

The proposal, which is still under consideration, would require US cloud providers to obtain a license from the Department of Commerce before selling or transferring their services to Chinese companies. This license will be granted only if the Department of Commerce determines that the sale or transfer will not pose a threat to national security.

It appears that the proposal is directly aimed at preventing China from using US cloud services, technology that could be used for military purposes. According to Wall Street Journalthe Biden administration is deeply concerned about China’s advances in artificial intelligence, which has both civilian and military applications.

The Department of Commerce is expected to make a decision on the proposal in the coming months. If the proposal is approved, it will be the latest in a series of actions by the Biden administration to limit China’s access to advanced technology.

The proposed restrictions on China’s access to US cloud computing services could have a significant impact on both countries. For China, restrictions will make it more difficult to develop and implement advanced technologies, which could slow its economic growth. For the United States, the restrictions could hurt US businesses selling cloud services to China.

It’s also worth noting that the restrictions could also have a wider impact on the global tech industry. If other countries follow the United States’ lead, it could fragment the global cloud market and make it more difficult for companies to operate across borders.

The Future of US/China Proposals and Relations

The future of the proposed restrictions is uncertain. The Department of Commerce is still considering the proposal, and it could be rejected. However, if the proposal is approved, it is likely to face legal challenges from China.

These restrictions are a sign of increasing tensions between the United States and China over technology. As the two countries vie for technological dominance, it’s likely we’ll see more of this kind of action in the future.

Last week, news emerged that the US government was also considering curbing AI chips against China. The US government is considering imposing new restrictions on exports of artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China, according to a a report by The Wall Street Journal.

The goal is to stop China from advancing in the creation of AI technologies that can affect military and economic issues, such as identifying faces, driving vehicles without human intervention and computing with quantum mechanics.

The source, who asked not to be named because the matter is not public, said the Commerce Department was working on a plan that would get US companies to obtain licenses before they could sell certain types of AI chips to China. The plans will also broaden the meaning of AI chips to include those created or enhanced for machine learning, a method of teaching computers to perform tasks without clear instructions.