Microsoft presses Trump to scuttle ban on Chinese data center tech

What happened: Microsoft and other companies and trade groups have urged the Trump administration to halt plans to bar U.S. imports of new models of Chinese optical transceivers used in AI data centers. Key numbers: The administration was reported in August to be seeking the ban. Microsoft has 35 U.S. Why it matters: The companies argue a ban could irreparably damage the U.S. edge over China in the AI race by further slowing the data center rollout. Officials fear the components could be used to steal data, install malware or disrupt service. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Microsoft and other companies and trade groups have urged the Trump administration to halt plans to bar U.S. imports of new models of Chinese optical transceivers used in AI data centers.

The companies argue a ban could irreparably damage the U.S. edge over China in the AI race by further slowing the data center rollout. Officials fear the components could be used to steal data, install malware or disrupt service.