Actions concerning Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion

AmCham is involved in the issue of new export control measures for advanced microprocessors. The administration of President Biden in its last days in the office introduced Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion. This regulation, announced by the White House on 13th of January, 2025, establishes new export control rules for advanced microprocessors. The restrictions are geographically based and leave out only 18 countries, selected according to the very vague criteria of having “robust technology protection regimes and technology ecosystems aligned with the national security and foreign policy interests of the United States” out of the scope of the tightened measures. Poland is not included in this category, despite our country’s role as a key ally of the United States in Central and Eastern Europe, the vast arms procurements made by our country in the United States in recent years, and the ever-growing presence of US investors, including key technology companies.

AmCham has engaged in extensive consultation on the issue to ensure that the new rules do not negatively impact the ability to locate modern investments in artificial intelligence, data storage, and cloud services. We consulted this issue with the US Chamber of Commerce and held a meeting with the US Embassy, during which we were assured that the introduced rules are not intended to limit Poland’s technological potential and will not negatively affect the situation of American investors. AmCham representatives also took part in a meeting of the parliamentary committee for digitization, innovation, and modern technologies on February 5, during which the deputy minister of digital affairs, Dariusz Standerski, presented information on the activities undertaken by the Polish public administration. During the committee meeting and in a letter to the committee’s presidium, we emphasized the need to strengthen the transatlantic technology partnership.