> I don't think they're confused; I think they're worried about a robust RISC-V ecosystem weakening the ability of the US and its allies to influence the availa

> I don't think they're confused; I think they're worried about a robust RISC-V ecosystem weakening the ability of the US and its allies to influence the availability of processor technology by regulating licensing deals with the architecture "owners" like Intel, IBM, and ARM. I mean, this seems pretty questionable? There's nothing stopping them from regulating licensing deals with smaller companies.