BISFinal Rule
Revision to License Review Policy for Advanced Computing Commodities
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Summary
The U.S. government updated its rules for approving the sale and export of advanced computer chips and computing technology. This matters because it affects which countries can buy powerful computers from American companies, which influences global technology competition and national security.
Key Points
- 1The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) changed how it reviews requests to sell advanced computing equipment to other countries
- 2The new policy aims to balance protecting American technology and security interests while allowing legitimate international business
- 3Companies that make or sell high-performance computers and chips need to follow updated procedures when selling overseas
- 4The changes could affect tech companies' ability to do business globally and may influence which countries have access to cutting-edge computing power
- 5BIS will use updated standards to decide which sales to approve, deny, or require special licenses for
Key Dates
Published
January 15, 2026
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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