During President Trump’s tour of the Middle East, discussions are centered around artificial intelligence chips, a key commodity produced by U.S. companies such as Nvidia and AMD. Middle Eastern governments, flush with oil wealth, are keen to invest billions into constructing data centers to position their countries as leaders in disruptive technology. However, acquiring U.S.-designed chips requires government approval, which the Biden administration was cautious about granting due to national security concerns. In contrast, the Trump administration appears more inclined to use these chips as leverage for strategic alliances. Tech executives from major companies like Nvidia, AMD, and OpenAI are accompanying Trump to negotiate deals and partnerships in the region.
— new from The New York Times
