The US already has export controls for model weights. It appears this sets a precedent for even API usage being restricted.

That’s seems like an attempt at a broad precedent setting power grab for the administration to assert power over tech companies it doesn’t like.

That seems like a fairly existential threat to tech companies ability to do business.

1 - https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/15/2025-00...