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Navigating New US Export Controls in an Evolving AI and Regulatory Environment

September 24, 2025
BRG Gov Con blog
Intelligence That Works

Steven Klemencic, Robert Chamberlain, and Tim Wood discuss how US export controls have become a strategic priority for corporate boards, especially in dealing with increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI), as global tensions reshape access to international markets. These controls influence innovation, revenue, and risk, requiring boards to actively oversee compliance and align strategy with evolving domestic and international regulations.

Companies are exploring AI opportunities in regions such as the European Union, Canada, and Singapore, each with distinct governance frameworks that carry regulatory risks. Boards must take a holistic approach to AI strategy and consider infrastructure, open-source models, data governance, and ethical oversight to avoid legal and reputational pitfalls. Ultimately, informed and proactive board engagement is essential to ensure AI resilience, compliance, and strategic growth in a geopolitically charged environment.

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