# AMD

Type: Company

Source: Legal & RegTech Intelligence Brief — https://getlegalbrief.com/entity/amd
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-06**: Blanket Approval Mandate — US moves to require individual licenses for all AI chip exports regardless of performance specs.
- **2023-10-17**: Rules Tightened — Updated rules close loopholes for 'lite' versions of chips and expand restrictions to more countries.
- **2022-10-07**: Initial Export Controls — US introduces first major restrictions on high-end AI chips and chipmaking equipment to China.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### US Implements Blanket Approval Requirement for All AI Chip Exports
2026-03-06 14:13:25 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The US government has significantly expanded export controls, now requiring federal approval for the export of all AI-related semiconductors regardless of performance specifications. This shift from targeted thresholds to a comprehensive licensing regime marks a major escalation in the regulatory landscape for global AI supply chains.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/us-blanket-approval-ai-chip-exports

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