[packetlost]

Maybe. It's not like sanctioned countries tend give a shit about copyright law, so how would sanctions prevent the use of something they already know how to make and use? I'm just not convinced this idea holds any water.

[worldofmatthew]

Not breaking copyright makes it easier for a eastern block to form around RISC-V fabrication.

[pdimitar]

Can you explain how? I'm not seeing it.