Nvidia Plans Custom AI Chip for China Amid U.S. Ban
Nvidia may release a China-specific AI chip to navigate U.S. export rules, keeping its AI edge in the region.
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Nvidia Plans Custom AI Chip for China Amid U.S. Ban Nvidia AI Chip for China: A Strategic Workaround to U.S. Export Restrictions Nvidia is reportedly preparing to launch a custom AI chip for China , aiming to retain its presence in one of the world's largest tech markets despite ongoing U.S. export restrictions . According to the Financial Times , this new AI chip could be available as early as September and will be a modified version of the Blackwell RTX Pro 6000. Designed to comply with U.S. export controls, the chip would not include high-bandwidth memory or NVLink—two features central to Nvidia’s most advanced processors. For many, the key question is whether this custom chip can deliver performance that satisfies China's massive demand for AI development while staying within legal bounds. The move highlights Nvidia’s complex balancing act between national policy and global market opportunity. Image Credits:VCG / Contributor / Getty Images Why Nvidia Is Reworking Its AI Strategy for China The decision to develop a tailored Nvidia …