Trump administration backs off Nvidia's 'H20' chip crackdown after Mar-a-Lago dinner
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attended a $1 million dinner at Mar-a-Lago, during which the potential for export restrictions on the H20 chip to China was a topic of concern. The Trump administration initially planned to impose these restrictions but reversed course, influenced by Nvidia's promise of new investments in U.S. AI data centers. This decision is viewed as a pivotal moment, especially considering the pressure from lawmakers for stricter tech controls. The H20 chip remains crucial for China's tech industry, which relies on American imports for its semiconductor needs.
Nvidia's promise of new U.S. investments in AI data centers influenced the Trump administration's decision to pause planned export controls on the H20 chip.
The planned restrictions on H20 chips targeted to China have been delayed after pressure from American lawmakers and the strategic importance of AI technology.
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