The U.S. Department of Commerce is considering approving Nvidia’s export of H200 chips to China, as reported by TechCrunch. These advanced AI chips are a significant upgrade from the H20 chips tailored for the Chinese market. However, if the approval goes through, Nvidia would only be permitted to ship H200s that are approximately 18 months old.
The decision is pending, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicating that the final call rests with President Trump. This development aligns with a recent bill introduced by Senators Pete Ricketts and Chris Coons, aiming to halt advanced AI chip exports to China for over two years. The Secure and Feasible Exports (SAFE) Chips Act, if passed, would prevent the Department of Commerce from licensing such exports to China for 30 months.
The potential export of H200 chips to China raises concerns about national security, highlighting the delicate balance between technological advancement and safeguarding sensitive technologies.
Source: TechCrunch
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