Investing.com -- Seven Republican senators have urged the U.S. Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, to withdraw a recent rule that limits global access to AI chips. The rule, introduced by the Biden administration, has been criticized for potentially harming the U.S.’s leadership in the field of artificial intelligence.

In a letter sent on Friday, the senators requested "immediate action" on the AI Diffusion rule, which was issued on January 13 and is set to take effect on May 15. They expressed concerns that the rule could lead to "mounting uncertainty, stalled investments, and the risk of losing critical global partnerships."

The senators suggested that the rule could prevent the U.S. from effectively competing with China in the technology market. They called for an alternative rule that could prevent China from dominating the global technology market without compromising American advantages.

The rule in question categorizes countries into three tiers based on their access to American technology. The senators pointed out that only 18 nations are in the top tier, which gives them the easiest access to American technology. However, they must comply with stringent regulations. The senators also highlighted that key partners and allies, such as Israel, are not included in this top tier.

The letter was signed by senators Pete Ricketts, Thom Tillis, Markwayne Mullin, Ted Budd, Roger Wicker, Eric Schmitt, and Tommy Tuberville.

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