# OpenAI reportedly retreats from push for strict China chip export limits

_Published Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:43 AM EDT · AI, Policy · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

OpenAI has retreated from advocating strict US chip export controls on China ahead of the lame-duck session, Politico reported, citing sources. The shift brings its position closer to President Trump's after the company spent much of last year advocating strict limits.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261020/p25#a261020p25)

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