A controversy involving former NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and a suspected Chinese spy has US lawmakers calling for tighter rules on China's access to advanced AI chips.
Now, all eyes are on Southeast Asia, especially Singapore and Malaysia, as these countries quickly become big names in the AI world.
The fallout could shape how chips and data centers operate across the region.
Malaysia considers U.S.-aligned data laws
With talk of stricter export controls, Malaysia is already considering new laws to keep its data centers in line with US regulations.
Still, the region's AI industry isn't slowing down: Singapore is seeing strong economic growth thanks to AI, and Malaysia keeps attracting major investments.
Experts say Southeast Asia can handle these changes and stay key in the global tech scene.