US weighs tougher AI chip export rules, and CISA flags exploited iPhone bugs (2026-05-05)

U.S. officials consider new conditions for large AI chip exports, while federal cyber leaders warn of real world exploitation of multiple iOS flaws.

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Story 1: U.S. weighs new AI chip export conditions
Reuters reports the U.S. Commerce Department is considering a new framework that could add licensing and security conditions for advanced AI chip exports, including thresholds as high as 200,000 chips tied to investment or assurances.

Reuters — US mulls new rules for AI chip exports, including requiring US investments by foreign firms

Story 2: CISA adds three exploited iOS vulnerabilities to its catalog
Ars Technica reports CISA added three iOS vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog after Google described active use; the affected range includes iOS 13 through 17.2.1.

Ars Technica — CISA adds 3 iOS flaws to its catalog of known exploited vulnerabilities

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