US Eases Restrictions on Nvidia AI Chip Sales to China with Conditions

The U.S. Commerce Department has eased restrictions, allowing Nvidia to sell advanced AI chips like the H200 to China under specific conditions. These include third-party testing, ensuring sufficient U.S. supply, and preventing military use. While this marks a policy shift, Chinese officials reportedly favor domestic chips for most uses, reserving H200s for research. The U.S. government will receive a 25% fee on sales, a move that has raised concerns among some U.S. politicians about national security and military applications.