Iran war hits Trump’s AI chip export push as approvals for chipmakers & other companies stretch

Iran war hits Trump’s AI chip export push as approvals for chipmakers & other companies stretch
America's lead in AI is threatened as a key Commerce Department office struggles with staff shortages and lengthy export approval delays for vital chip technology. Months-long backlogs, exacerbated by shifting priorities and a recent exodus of personnel, are impacting US competitiveness and allies. This critical agency faces significant challenges.