# Impact of US' AI Diffusion Policy and Export Controls on Singapore's Competitiveness and Tech Businesses

- Date: 2025-02-04
- Who: Chua Kheng Wee Louis · Gan Kim Yong
- Source: https://sprs.parl.gov.sg/search/#/sprs3topic?reportid=written-answer-18677
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## Why it matters

Failure to enter the US 2025 AI diffusion rule exceptions list exposes structural risk of Singapore's computing power strategy's dependence on American-system chips

## Summary

An MP asked how the US 2025 AI diffusion rule and export controls affect Singapore's ability to import high-end chips and its AI competitiveness. The government replied that the rule is not yet final; it is closely monitoring and engaging firms, and will act when needed to protect Singapore-based firms' access to high-end US technology. The core debate: Singapore not being on the exception list may affect technology imports and competitiveness.

## Key points

- US AI policy not yet final
- Singapore not granted exception
- Government closely monitoring

## Full text

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8 Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry in view of the new artificial intelligence diffusion policy and export controls by the United States introduced in January 2025, where Singapore is not listed as among the 18 countries granted exceptions, what is the Government's assessment of (i) the ability of Singapore-based entities to import high-end chips and technologies from the United States and (ii) Singapore's artificial intelligence competitiveness.

Mr Gan Kim Yong : The new artificial intelligence (AI) diffusion rule has not been finalised and is subject to further change by the Trump Administration. We are closely monitoring the situation and engaging companies on the potential impact, if any, to their AI activities in Singapore. If necessary, we will consider measures that are appropriate to ensure that Singapore-based companies will continue to have access to high-end chips and technologies from the United States.