China Halts Nvidia H200 Chip Orders as Beijing Considers AI Export Licensing Rules

TLDR Beijing has instructed Chinese tech firms to pause new Nvidia H200 chip orders during regulatory review. Chinese authorities are evaluating whether AI chip transfers require export licenses under national security law. The review aims to reduce reliance on U.S.-designed chips and prevent premature stockpiling by local firms. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said demand for [...]

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