The Biden-Harris administration unveiled a Framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Diffusion in their last week in office.
Goals of the Framework
Preserve U.S. AI dominance.
Balance innovation with national security.
Prevent adversaries from exploiting AI.
Mechanism of AI Controls
Export controls on AI technology, including chips, AI models, and related tools.
Countries are categorized into three tiers:
First Tier: U.S. allies (no restrictions on AI imports).
Second Tier: Countries like India (limited access to AI technology).
Third Tier: U.S. adversaries (full restrictions).
Impact on U.S. Allies
Even key allies (like Austria, Israel, and India) face restrictions.
U.S. companies can still operate in restricted countries, but with limitations.
Strategic Concentration of AI
The U.S. seeks to keep advanced AI development within its borders and allied countries.
This could hinder American companies from establishing AI ventures outside the U.S. and prompt countries to create independent AI supply chains.
Consequences for India
India faces disadvantages, including limited AI investments and potential talent drain.
U.S. AI policies ignore India’s strategic value, focusing on technology alone, which could strain the U.S.-India partnership.
Long-Term Implications
Allies may seek to develop independent AI systems to counterbalance U.S. restrictions.
India may reassess its dependence on U.S. technology, impacting the broader Indo-Pacific relationship.
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