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Export Control Reform Act of 2018

A U.S. law that regulates the export, re-export, and in-country transfer of certain commercial and dual-use items (items with both commercial and military applications), technologies, and software to protect national security and foreign policy interests.

Whistleblower

An individual who provides information to the government about a possible violation of export control laws, and is not a federal employee acting within their job duties or on specific government watch lists.

Original Information

Information derived from a whistleblower's own knowledge or analysis, not already known to the government from other sources (unless the whistleblower was the original source), and not from public sources like news media or government reports, provided voluntarily.

Export Control Laws

Rules and regulations governing what goods, software, and technology can be sent from the United States to other countries, or transferred within a country to foreign nationals, often to prevent sensitive items from falling into the wrong hands.

Adversaries of the United States

Countries or entities that are considered hostile or a threat to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States.

Artificial Intelligence Chips

Advanced computer chips specifically designed to process the complex computations required for artificial intelligence applications, which are critical for leading-edge technologies.