China tells its tech companies they can’t buy AI chips from Nvidia, reshaping the global AI chip market.
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China Bans Tech Firms from Buying Nvidia AI Chips
China Tells Its Tech Companies They Can’t Buy AI Chips from Nvidia China tells its tech companies they can’t buy AI chips from Nvidia, marking a major escalation in the ongoing tech and trade battles between Beijing and Washington. The move shakes up the global semiconductor market and could push Chinese firms deeper into homegrown alternatives. Image Credits:Chesnot / Getty Images Why Beijing Blocked Nvidia’s AI Chips The Cyberspace Administration of China announced on Wednesday that domestic tech giants including ByteDance and Alibaba are now prohibited from purchasing Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D server chips. These AI processors were designed specifically for the Chinese market, but regulators have officially shut the door on new orders and ongoing tests. This isn’t the first time Beijing has signaled disapproval. Back in August, China discouraged firms from importing Nvidia products, urging them instead to turn toward domestic chipmakers like Huawei. Impact on China’s AI Ambitions For years, …