MOSCOW, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) — Washington’s decision to adopt restrictions on exports of AI chips is a protectionist and harmful measure, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Thursday.
“The latest set of restrictive measures adopted by the (Joe) Biden administration… is a continuation of Washington’s destructive policy aimed at containing China’s development,” Zakharova said at a conference in press.
Instead of promoting fair competition and cooperation for mutual benefit, Washington and its allies are resorting to “protectionist methods,” “illegal sanctions pressure” and other politically motivated restrictions, she said. underlines.
The Biden administration on Monday enacted new restrictions on the export of advanced computer chips critical for artificial intelligence.■
