Nvidia pushes back on Biden admin’s AI order [Video]

Tech giant Nvidia is pushing back on a new executive order by the Biden administration that seeks to prevent artificial intelligence (AI) technologies developed in the U.S. from falling into the hands of adversarial countries.

The White House announced the new AI rule on Monday, which seeks to encourage the “diffusion” of U.S.-made AI technologies to allied countries while also putting in place restrictions on the sale of advanced chips to foreign countries that could pose a national security risk.

“This policy will help build a trusted technology ecosystem around the world and allow us to protect against national security risks associated with AI, while ensuring controls do not stifle innovation or U.S. technological leadership,” said Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. “Managing these very real national security risks requires taking into account the evolution of AI technology, the capabilities of our adversaries, and the desire of our allies to share in the benefits of this technology.”

Ned …