China Snubs NVIDIA's AI Chips, Tensions Escalate with US
Summary
China escalates tensions with the US by discouraging local firms from purchasing NVIDIA's H20 AI chips, finding US commerce secretary's remarks about limiting China's access to advanced chips 'insulting', as NVIDIA develops a new chip for the Chinese market.
Key Points
- China discourages local companies from purchasing NVIDIA's H20 AI chips
- Chinese authorities find US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick's statements about keeping China using America's fourth best chips 'insulting'
- NVIDIA develops a new chip for the Chinese market more powerful than H20 but less capable than its top chips