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The US has drafted rules mandating approval for AI chip exports, impacting major companies like Nvidia and AMD, which saw stock drops of 1.8% and 2.2%, respectively. The new regulations would give the US government control over AI infrastructure development globally, affecting data center investments in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

AI-related crypto tokens also fell in value. Companies would need Commerce Department approval to export AI accelerators, with larger shipments requiring pre-clearance and host-government agreements. These measures follow the Pentagon's designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk.