TECH NEWS – The US president has made it clear: “America first.” This might become the reality for AMD and Nvidia moving forward.
The U.S. Senate has prioritized safeguarding the nation’s technological infrastructure. Lawmakers have repeatedly sought to limit the business activities of GPU makers such as Nvidia, particularly in relation to China. Now, in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act amendment, legislators have introduced a new bill: the Guaranteeing Access and Innovation for National Artificial Intelligence Act of 2025 (GAIN AI Act). This bill would specifically require companies like Nvidia and AMD to sell their AI chips and GPUs to American consumers and businesses before exporting them abroad.
The amendment, introduced by Senator Jim Banks, is designed to ensure that the U.S. has maximum access to Nvidia and AMD’s cutting-edge technology. Small businesses, startups, and universities would benefit by avoiding long wait times to secure state-of-the-art AI hardware. According to the bill, demand for AI chips has dramatically exceeded supply, creating bottlenecks and significant delays for American consumers. Therefore, the U.S. and the Department of Commerce should restrict the export of advanced AI chips to foreign entities while domestic organizations remain on waitlists.
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Currently, the GAIN AI Act only applies to AI chips. However, it could be extended to consumer GPUs, such as GeForce and Radeon graphics cards, given their vital role in AI computing and meeting domestic demand. Nvidia has pushed back on this proposal, claiming that the alleged shortage of AI chips in the U.S. does not exist. The company argues that the bill is simply another variation of AI distribution rules and would limit U.S. technological reach abroad, particularly in countries like China, thereby undermining American dominance.
Lawmakers have also floated radical measures, including mandating that every AI chip sold to China be equipped with a built-in “kill switch.” Such proposals clearly show that the U.S. wants greater control over GPU makers’ international dealings, especially at a time when artificial intelligence has become a national priority.
Source: WCCFTech, Congress.gov
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