Jacob Feldgoise on Require all advanced AI chips to be reg…

Jacob Feldgoise

Senior Data Research Analyst at Georgetown University's Center for Security and Emerging Technology.

Location verification would generate enforcement leads by flagging chips outside their intended locations. [...] These added costs could deter some smuggling, but exactly how much is unknowable. [...] If policymakers do choose to implement location verification, our recommendations would help make it as cost-effective as possible. But given the limitations, we’re not convinced it is worth the cost.

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Jacob Feldgoise, interviewed by Emily Tavenner, “Should We Track AI Chips?”, CSET Tech Stack, October 30, 2026. Feldgoise assesses the proposed Chip Security Act’s location verification for AI chips and concludes that its limitations may not justify the cost.

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Require all advanced AI chips to be registered and traceable to their physical location

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