Nvidia has announced it will soon restart sales of its advanced AI chips to China after receiving approval from the US government. This marks a reversal of a previous ban that restricted the tech company from selling some of its high-end products to the world’s second-largest economy.
In a recent blog post, Nvidia said it had been assured by US authorities that it would be granted the necessary licenses to resume exports of its H20 chips to Chinese buyers. These chips are among Nvidia’s most powerful artificial intelligence products and have been at the center of Washington’s export restrictions.
The original ban was put in place in April by the administration of former US President Donald Trump. The restrictions were part of a broader policy aimed at preventing China from gaining access to advanced US technologies that could potentially be used for military purposes. The H20 chips, in particular, were seen as critical components that could give China an edge in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.
For months, the US has imposed tight controls on the export of cutting-edge semiconductor technology to China. Officials in Washington have cited national security concerns, saying they want to stop Beijing from using US-made tech to boost its military capabilities or surveillance systems.
Despite the political tension, Nvidia has continued to express interest in the Chinese market. China remains a significant consumer of AI technology, and US tech companies have been keen to maintain a presence there while complying with government rules.
With the new license approvals, Nvidia can now proceed with plans to resume shipments of its H20 chips, which are designed to support large-scale AI applications such as machine learning and data analysis. However, the company is expected to operate under strict monitoring to ensure its products are not diverted for military use.
This development reflects a slight easing of trade tensions in the tech sector between the US and China, although the broader competition for AI dominance remains intense.
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