The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) controls the export, reexport, and transfer (in-country) of dual-use and certain military items through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), including the Commerce Control List (CCL).   Many items (commodities, software, and technology) subject to the jurisdiction of the EAR are listed on the CCL. Pursuant to the Export Control Reform Act of 2018, BIS and its interagency partners are engaged in a process to identify emerging and foundational technologies that are essential to the national security of the United States.

BIS is publishing this Advance Notice of Public Rulemaking (ANPRM) and seeking public comment on AI items, as well as end-use controls to prevent the use of high-end U.S. AI items in human-rights violations.