Summary
The US government has allowed Nvidia to sell its H200 AI chips to China, but with certain conditions. President Trump has approved the sales to "approved customers" in China, with a 25% fee going to the US government. The decision comes as part of ongoing competition between the US and China in technology.
Key Facts
- The US approved Nvidia's sale of H200 chips to China.
- Nvidia's H200 is an advanced AI chip but is not as advanced as their Blackwell processor.
- The decision allows sales if there is enough supply of the chips in the US.
- President Trump announced the sales would include a 25% fee to the US government.
- The Blackwell processor, Nvidia's most advanced chip, is still not allowed for sale in China.
- China and the US are in a technology competition, particularly concerning AI.
- Nvidia seeks to expand sales globally, emphasizing competitiveness in the AI field.
- Some US officials worry the chips could aid China's military capabilities.
