US and Chinese officials including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik, Treasury Secretary Scott Besson, and US Trade Rep. Jameson Greer are in London Monday for trade negotiations as both nations work to reach a deal while hefty reciprocal tariffs are paused. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hasset telling CBS he's quote very comfortable with the prospect of the US and China reaching a deal. Wendy Schiller, Brown University professor of political science joins us now for more. Wendy, great to speak wi ...

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Summary of Key Points from the BIS Policy Statement on Advanced Computing Integrated Circuits Industry and Company Involvement - The document pertains to the **Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)** and its regulations regarding **advanced computing integrated circuits (ICs)** and their use in training **AI models** [1][2]. Core Points and Arguments - **Export Authorization Requirement**: Activities involving advanced computing ICs and commodities for training AI models may require export authorization under the **Export Administration Regulations (EAR)**, particularly for end uses related to military-intelligence and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in **Country Group D:5** countries, including **China** and **Macau** [1]. - **License Triggers**: A license may be required if there is "knowledge" that the AI model will be used for WMD or military-intelligence purposes [2]. - **Definition of Training**: Training AI models involves feeding large data quantities into the model and using optimization algorithms to enhance performance [3]. - **Knowledge Requirement**: Exporters must be aware that their products will be used for training AI models for parties in D:5 countries, which includes restrictions on transactions with **Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)** providers [4]. - **Consequences of Non-compliance**: Parties failing to obtain prior BIS authorization may face civil or criminal enforcement actions. Additionally, foreign entities that contravene U.S. national security interests may be added to the **Entity List** [5]. - **Prohibition on Transactions**: Transactions cannot proceed if there is knowledge of a potential violation of the EAR. Companies must conduct due diligence to evaluate potential risks associated with their transactions [6]. Other Important Considerations - **Red Flags and Due Diligence**: BIS has provided guidance on identifying transactional and behavioral red flags, emphasizing the importance of due diligence in assessing whether a party may be involved in activities that could trigger a BIS license requirement [6].