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The US Commerce Department withdrew a planned rule on artificial-intelligence chip exports on Friday, marking the latest policy reversal by the Trump administration regarding technology trade controls. The withdrawal represents a significant shift in the administration's approach to regulating AI semiconductor exports, which had been a contentious issue affecting companies like Nvidia and other chipmakers. This decision follows earlier statements from administration officials indicating a more flexible stance on AI chip distribution policies compared to previous regulatory frameworks. The reversal signals potential changes in how the US will manage competition with foreign nations in advanced semiconductor and AI technology sectors.

Figure skating gold medalist Alysa Liu dropped out of the World Championships days after a 'horrifying' airport altercation that left her shaken. Bored Panda details the March 11 incident at LAX involving aggressive fans, prompting safety concerns from US Figure Skating. The withdrawal impacts Team USA's medal prospects in the March 20-29 event in Boston. Liu cited mental health recovery, drawing support from peers.

The US Commerce Department withdrew a planned rule on Friday that would have required permits for exports of advanced AI chips from companies like Nvidia and AMD to global customers. The abandoned Trump administration proposal aimed to involve case-by-case reviews by the Commerce Department's licensing office, contingent on factors such as government agreements and end-user computing power needs. Commerce officials rejected returning to the prior administration's 'burdensome, overreaching and disastrous' AI diffusion framework. This decision eases restrictions on the semiconductor industry amid ongoing trade tensions.

The US Commerce Department withdrew a planned rule on AI chip exports on March 13, 2026, marking another policy reversal by the Trump administration amid shifting trade priorities. The rule had aimed to tighten controls on advanced semiconductor shipments, particularly to adversaries. This decision eases pressures on US chipmakers like Nvidia, potentially boosting exports while maintaining national security reviews. Tech industry groups welcomed the move, citing reduced regulatory burdens for $50 billion in annual chip trade.