The SAFE Chips Act of 2025 prohibits the U.S. government from approving exports of advanced semiconductor chips to foreign adversary countries, including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and others, as well as to foreign companies headquartered in these countries. The law applies a broad definition of "advanced integrated circuits" based on technical performance specifications, covering high-powered chips used in artificial intelligence and data processing, though it excludes chips not designed for data centers. The legislation gives the Commerce Secretary authority to update the technical definitions every 30 months, but requires advance briefing to Congress detailing how changes might affect China's military and artificial intelligence capabilities. This measure aims to protect U.S. technological advantages while restricting access to cutting-edge computing power that could enhance adversaries' military or cyber capabilities.
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