A congressional aide noted that the company's current silence on the issue is "doing Nvidia’s work for it." Critics of the move argue that abandoning the push for rigorous controls could undermine both national security and the long-term dominance of the US in the artificial intelligence sector.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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OpenAI Abandons Support for Strict China Chip Export Controls
Tech10 hours ago
The company is adjusting its political alignment to match the views of President Trump as the US government enters a lame duck congressional session. OpenAI has retreated from advocating for strict US chip export controls to China, according to sources, shifting its stance on semiconductor trade restrictions to better coordinate with the administration and potentially appease Nvidia.
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