U.S. Weighs Major AI Chip Deal with UAE Firm G42

U.S. Mulls Chip Sale to G42 Amid Concerns

The Biden administration is considering authorizing the sale of advanced artificial intelligence chips from Nvidia and AMD to G42, a prominent technology company in the United Arab Emirates. The multi-billion dollar deal could boost America’s tech influence in the Middle East but is stirring fears about national security and the firm’s previous China links.

China Ties and Strategic Risks in Spotlight

G42 has recently distanced itself from Chinese partnerships, including selling stakes linked to Chinese firms, to meet U.S. export requirements. U.S. officials are weighing whether the commercial benefits of the sale outweigh risks of sensitive tech potentially reaching adversarial states. This decision reflects broader tensions in AI supremacy and global supply chain security.