The US Department of Commerce has announced plans to tighten export regulations on advanced artificial intelligence chips to China. This move aims to close the gaps identified after the imposition of last year’s restrictions on AI chip exports.
Previously, regulations had stopped the sale of the Nvidia H100, a processor widely used by American AI companies.
Nevertheless, the recent declaration points out that these measures unintentionally enabled Chinese companies to purchase other models like the H800 or A800, which were not subject to the same export restrictions from the US
EXCEPT NVIDIA, COMPANIES SUCH AS INTEL AND AMD WILL BE AFFECTED
The latest updates have made it clear that the expanded regulations will cover additional chip variations, indicating broader consequences for leading semiconductor companies such as Intel, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and not just Nvidia, in their transactions with China.
Moreover, the US intends to extend the list of semiconductor manufacturing equipment subject to these export controls.
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized that the aim of these restrictions is not to hinder China’s economic development. Rather, the goal is to limit China’s access to advanced semiconductors, which could facilitate progress in AI, especially in areas with potential military uses.
Consequently, companies wishing to export AI chips to China or other sanctioned areas will now be required to obtain approval from the US.
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