Shapiro: Trump Policy Helps China Gain AI Edge

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro accused the Trump administration of helping China gain an edge in the AI race by allowing Nvidia to sell advanced chips to approved Chinese customers, criticizing the policy at an AI summit in Pittsburgh. Shapiro said the export deal undercuts Trump's goal of beating China on AI development, arguing it gives Chinese companies an advantage over American entrepreneurs. He urged tougher safeguards and called for AI to be a top agenda item in Trump's upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The dispute reflects a broader debate over whether restricting chip exports or allowing U.S. companies to compete under safeguards best serves national security. Shapiro also called for federal AI regulation, citing risks from misinformation to harmful chatbots, while stressing he supports AI development.