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Export Control Reform Act of 2018

A federal law that regulates the export of certain sensitive U.S. technologies, goods, and software to other countries, primarily for national security reasons.

Whistleblower

An individual, often an employee, who reports illegal, unethical, or harmful activities within an organization to authorities.

Original Information

Information about potential wrongdoing that a whistleblower discovers independently, is not already widely known to the government from other sources, and is provided voluntarily.

Adversaries of the United States

Countries or entities identified by the U.S. government as posing a significant threat to U.S. national security or foreign policy interests.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chips

Specialized computer processors designed to perform the complex calculations needed for artificial intelligence applications, often considered advanced and sensitive technology.

Secretary

Refers to the Secretary of Commerce, the head of the U.S. Department of Commerce, who is responsible for enforcing many export control laws.