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New Export Control Rule Regulates Global Diffusion of Artificial Intelligence

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The U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security ("BIS") issued a rule establishing a framework to prevent U.S. adversaries from accessing the most advanced artificial intelligence ("AI") systems while...more

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New BIS rule on connected cars: Prohibitions on technology from Russia and China

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On January 16, 2025, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule prohibiting the sale or import into the United States of passenger vehicles containing certain hardware or...more

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Taking Stock of the Trump Administration’s Regulatory Freeze

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On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential memorandum entitled Regulatory Freeze Pending Review (Freeze Order). This action is unsurprising, as previous Presidents have consistently issued similar memoranda at...more

Hogan Lovells

BIS seeks public comment on potential rule restricting the import and use of unmanned aircraft systems involving China, Russia and...

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On January 3, 2025 the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security released an advanced notice of proposed rule-making seeking public input on the definition of “unmanned aircraft systems” and their...more

Blank Rome LLP

The BR International Trade Report: January 2025

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Welcome to this month’s issue of The BR International Trade Report, Blank Rome’s monthly digital newsletter highlighting international trade, sanctions, cross-border investment, geopolitical risk issues, trends, and laws...more

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Out with a Bang: President Biden Ends Final Week in Office with Three AI Actions — AI: The Washington Report

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President Biden’s final week in office included three AI actions — a new rule on chip and AI model export controls, an executive order on AI infrastructure and data centers, and an executive order on cybersecurity. On...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

BIS Finalizes Rule Prohibiting Connected Vehicle Imports Linked to China and Russia: Key Compliance Requirements Announced

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has promulgated a Final Rule prohibiting the import and sale of connected vehicles and related components linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC)...more

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DOJ/CISA finalize new rules regarding data transfers to countries of concern

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On December 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its final rule on the transfer of certain bulk sensitive personal data to China, Russia, and other countries. Following this, on January 3, 2025, the U.S....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Drone Alert! BIS Seeks Comments From Industry on How to Secure the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Supply Chain

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The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on January 3, 2025, seeking public input to inform the potential development of a rule to secure...more

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Most AI National Security Regs Likely To Remain in Place Under the Next Administration

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With the rapid commercialization of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the Biden administration has been grappling with its implications, including its potential impact on national security. Several departments have...more

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Executive Branch Continues to Take Steps to Regulate AI in Absence of Federal Legislation: Commerce Proposes New Mandatory AI...

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On September 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a proposed rule that would create a mandatory quarterly reporting requirement for U.S. persons and U.S. entities that...more

King & Spalding

New Data Center Validated End User Program Creates Pathway to Export Advanced U.S. Technology; Rigorous Review and Vetting...

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Effective October 2, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), amended the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. Parts 730 – 774, to expand the Validated End User (VEU)...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

US AI Industry Reporting for Duty: BIS Rule Would Require Quarterly Filings for ‘Dual-Use’ AI Models and Computing Clusters

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On September 11, 2024, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a proposed rule that would require U.S. persons to report certain activities related to the development or acquisition of...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Commerce Department Bans Kaspersky Software in First ICTS Prohibition, Signals Increased Risk of Using Certain Foreign Software...

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On June 20, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued a Final Determination prohibiting the sale of certain cybersecurity products, anti-virus software, and related services to...more

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Commerce bans U.S. transactions with Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky under ICTS authority

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On June 20, 2024, Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security issued a Final Determination prohibiting Kaspersky Lab, Inc. from directly or indirectly providing anti-virus software and cybersecurity products or services in the...more

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Commerce Department: Final Determination of Russia-Backed Cybersecurity, Antivirus Software

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The U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services (OICTS) within the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a Final Determination on June 20, 2024, pursuant to Executive...more

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BIS Prohibits Transactions with Kaspersky Lab in Its First Final ICTS Determination

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On June 20, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued its first Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) Final Determination pursuant to Executive Order 13873 and 15 C.F.R. Part 7,...more

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US Congress Extends Statute of Limitations for Sanctions and Export Controls

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On April 24, 2024, President Biden signed into law H.R. 815, the National Security Supplemental (the “Act”). While much of the focus centered on the foreign aid package for Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific, the bill...more

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Key Export Control Developments During the First Quarter of 2024

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The first quarter of 2024 saw numerous developments on the export control front. This report summarizes the key developments and provides links to the relevant Federal Register notices and/or agency announcements....more

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Deadline to Comment on Proposed Rules Impacting Infrastructure as a Service Providers Approaching

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On January 29, 2024, BIS proposed a rule that would impose new requirements for U.S. providers of Infrastructure as a Service (“IaaS”) products and their foreign resellers. The proposed rule would require U.S. IaaS providers...more

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U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Proposed Rule Impacting AI and U.S. IaaS Providers to Counter Foreign Malicious Actors

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On January 29, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a new proposed regulatory rule (the “Proposed Rule”), which will impose significant diligence, monitoring, and reporting...more

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Biden Administration Initiates Inquiry Targeting "Connected Vehicles," with Chinese Electric Vehicles and Supply Chain As Clear...

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The Biden Administration announced on February 29, 2024, that it is commencing an inquiry into whether the involvement of “foreign adversaries” in the information and communications technology and services (“ICTS”) supply...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 14th Advanced Forum on Global Encryption, Cloud & Export Controls - May 15th - 16th, San Francisco, CA

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Hosted by American Conference Institute, the 14th Advanced Forum on Global Encryption, Cloud & Cyber Export Controls returns for another exciting year with curated programming that brings together a global gathering of...more

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Commerce Department Seeks Comment on Restrictions on ‘Connected Vehicle’ Components From ‘Foreign Adversaries’

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The U.S. Department of Commerce is soliciting comment on possible restrictions on “connected vehicle” components obtained from “foreign adversaries.” On March 1, 2024, the department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)...more

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U.S. Department of Commerce Proposes a New KYC Rule Applicable to U.S. IaaS Providers

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On January 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (Department) Bureau of Industry and Security issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (Proposed Rule) that proposes a new Customer Identification Program (CIP) and other...more

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