Microsoft joins industry push against proposed China data-center tech ban

Microsoft and other technology industry groups are reportedly lobbying the Trump administration to drop a proposed ban on certain Chinese data-center equipment. The companies argue that such restrictions could disrupt construction, raise costs and slow the U.S. AI buildout. Microsoft and industry representatives met with White House science policy and National Security Council officials weeks after an earlier report on the proposal.

1. Microsoft and technology industry groups are reportedly urging the administration to abandon a proposed ban on certain Chinese data-center technology, per a Reuters report cited by Benzinga.
2. The companies warned supply-chain disruption could delay data-center expansion and weaken the U.S. lead over China in AI.
3. Microsoft and industry representatives met with White House science policy and National Security Council officials.
4. The reported report followed an August warning from BNP Paribas that removing China from the AI supply chain could make US infrastructure costlier.