In an effort to further tighten control over critical technology exports, a new bill has been introduced in the United States Senate targeting the flow of advanced semiconductors, particularly those used in artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The proposed legislation, known as the Chip Security Act, mandates that semiconductor manufacturers—including those producing chips integral to AI systems—implement mechanisms to track the location of their products. The goal is to prevent China from gaining access to cutting-edge semiconductor technologies, which have strategic military and technological applications.