Nvidia is reportedly working on new China-tailored chips following U.S. export restrictions, according to a report by The Information. During a trip to Beijing, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang informed customers about these plans. The U.S. government recently imposed limits on exports of Nvidia’s H20 AI chips to China, which could result in charges of $5.5 billion for the company. Nvidia has informed customers that a sample of the new chip will be available as early as June. The company is also reportedly developing a China-specific version of its latest-generation AI chip, Blackwell. Nvidia declined to comment on the report, and ByteDance, Alibaba, Tencent, and the U.S. Commerce Department have not responded to Reuters’ requests for comment. The sale of Nvidia’s advanced AI chips to China, a crucial market for the company, remains a contentious issue. U.S. officials are restricting the export of powerful chips to maintain a competitive edge in the AI race. In response to these restrictions, Nvidia has begun designing chips specifically tailored for the Chinese market, aiming to comply with U.S. limits while meeting local demands. — new from Reuters
