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US limits artificial intelligence software exports

The Trump administration has taken measures to crimp exports of artificial intelligence software as part of a bid to keep sensitive technologies out of the hands of rival powers such as China.

Under the new rule effected on Monday, firms that export certain types of geospatial imagery software from the US must apply for a licence to send it overseas except when it is being shipped to Canada.

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