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What are the immediate implications of the transfer of UK microchip technology to Chinese AI companies, considering the potential use in advanced weapons systems?

Chinese AI chip designers Moore Threads and Biren Technology gained access to UK-based Imagination Technologies' cutting-edge microchip designs, crucial for AI systems, before US export restrictions were imposed in 2023. This access was facilitated through extensive licensing agreements, raising concerns about potential technology transfer to China. The implications include the strengthening of China's AI capabilities and potential military applications.