Trump blocks EU from using US AI models

The United States has stopped a powerful new artificial intelligence model from being offered to anyone who is not an American citizen. This move turns a long-discussed hypothetical question into reality: Will the US use the world’s dependence on American tech companies as a global power tool? Until now, many viewed this idea as a distant possibility. No longer. The restriction applies directly to the European Union and other non-US entities, signaling a sharp shift in technology policy. The decision bars foreign access to advanced AI, a resource many nations rely on for innovation and daily operations.