The White House is reportedly attempting to block the GAIN AI Act, legislation that would compel chip makers like AMD and Nvidia to prioritize selling their high-powered GPUs to US buyers before exporting them. According to reports, the bill would require companies to clear any backlog from US customers before they could apply for export licenses to "countries of concern," such as China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia. This legislative effort is viewed by its proponents as an additional measure to prevent cutting-edge AI technology from reaching certain nations, supplementing existing export controls. If enacted, the GAIN AI Act could disrupt AMD's international business operations by creating significant hurdles for sales to key foreign markets, potentially impacting global revenue streams.