The Trump administration has abruptly rolled back an unprecedented global lockdown on cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems following intensive, behind-the-scenes negotiations in Washington. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed the lifting of emergency export bans that had completely pulled the plug on the world's most advanced digital models over national security concerns.
The sudden policy reversal follows a tense two-week standoff sparked by fears that foreign adversaries could exploit the technology to launch sophisticated cyber attacks.