Microsoft plans to request that U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration relax restrictions on AI chip exports, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The tech giant aims to ensure that these limits no longer apply to certain U.S. allies, including India, Switzerland, and Israel. This proposal is expected to be detailed in a Microsoft blog post set for release on Thursday.
The Wall Street Journal quoted Microsoft President Brad Smith, who highlighted that China is leveraging the proposed export restrictions to position itself as a more reliable long-term partner for AI infrastructure compared to the U.S.
As of now, Microsoft has not responded to Reuters’ request for comment on the matter.
