Microsoft Lobbies to Drop China Optic Module Import Restrictions
Microsoft and other tech companies are lobbying the US government against restricting imports of new Chinese optical transceivers. Microsoft argues the ban would cause critical component shortages and delay US AI data center construction. The FCC is studying the restrictions but has not finalized rules.
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