_Regulation · Operational restriction_

# BIS AI Diffusion Framework (Jan 13 2025)

Canonical ID: `e19d9c58-5dd6-4f21-a087-6a0d6b76406c`

- **Jurisdiction:** [United States](/locations/united-states.md) (id: `aa8b9c05-c836-4021-801f-59801970401e`)
- **Kind:** `operational_restriction`
- **Status (derived):** in_effect
- **Effective:** 2025-01-13

The Biden administration's Jan 13 2025 Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion introduced a three-tier country regime for advanced GPU exports: unrestricted allies (Tier 1), per-country compute caps (Tier 2), and blocked destinations (Tier 3, including China, Russia, Iran). Set per-entity National Validated End User caps measured in compute (TFLOPs), and required licensing for large orders even to Tier 2 allies. Rescinded May 15 2025 by the Trump administration before full effect.

## Sources (2)

1. **BIS AI Diffusion Framework page** · https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/policy-guidance/product-guidance/product-guidance/framework-for-artificial-intelligence-diffusion
2. **Federal Register, Jan 15 2025 (framework text)** · https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/15/2025-00636/framework-for-artificial-intelligence-diffusion

## Common questions

### What does BIS AI Diffusion Framework (Jan 13 2025) cover?

The Biden administration's Jan 13 2025 Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion introduced a three-tier country regime for advanced GPU exports: unrestricted allies (Tier 1), per-country compute caps (Tier 2), and blocked destinations (Tier 3, including China, Russia, Iran). Set per-entity National Validated End User caps measured in compute (TFLOPs), and required licensing for large orders even to Tier 2 allies. Rescinded May 15 2025 by the Trump administration before full effect.

### Where does BIS AI Diffusion Framework (Jan 13 2025) apply?

BIS AI Diffusion Framework (Jan 13 2025) is recorded as a operational_restriction applying in United States on the DEPLOY registry.

### When did BIS AI Diffusion Framework (Jan 13 2025) take effect?

BIS AI Diffusion Framework (Jan 13 2025) is recorded as effective January 13, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry.

### Is BIS AI Diffusion Framework (Jan 13 2025) still in effect?

BIS AI Diffusion Framework (Jan 13 2025) is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.

### What types of robots does BIS AI Diffusion Framework (Jan 13 2025) apply to?

BIS AI Diffusion Framework (Jan 13 2025) is recorded as cross-cutting on the DEPLOY registry, meaning it does not single out one robot form factor. Operators of any covered robot type in United States should review the underlying primary sources for applicability.


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