It was almost a year before a handful of Chinese AI chatbots received government approval for public release. Some questioned whether China’s stance on censorship might hobble the country’s AI ambitions.

The United States strengthened restrictions on advanced computing semiconductors on Wednesday to prevent the diversion to China of high-end chips, the Commerce Department said. The new rules impose broader licensing requirements for chip factories and packaging companies seeking to export certain advanced chips,

The United States unveiled further export controls Wednesday on advanced computing semiconductors, boosting due diligence requirements for businesses as it seeks to prevent diversion of tech to China despite existing restrictions.