NVIDIA CEO to Meet with President Trump Amidst US-China AI Tensions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang at the White House on Friday, according to a White House official. The meeting follows reports that the Trump administration is exploring new restrictions on AI chip sales to China.
US Tightens AI Chip Exports
The US is reportedly preparing to implement stricter export controls on AI chips to maintain advanced computing capabilities within the country and its allies. The new regulations aim to limit China's access to AI technology.
China's AI Ambitions
Concerns are growing over China's rapid advancement in AI development. DeepSeek, a Chinese company, recently launched a low-cost AI assistant that has raised concerns about the US's AI leadership.
NVIDIA Chip Restrictions
The Trump administration is considering further restrictions on NVIDIA's H20 chip sales to China. These chips are designed for the Chinese market and comply with existing export curbs.
Congressional Pressure
Two lawmakers, John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), are advocating for stricter export controls on NVIDIA's AI chips. They have requested a review of the US export control system in light of "developments involving strategic adversaries."
Previous Restrictions
In 2022, the Biden administration banned the sale of NVIDIA's H100 chip to China. NVIDIA subsequently released the H800, which was below the export threshold for the Chinese market. The H800 was also restricted in 2023, leading to the development of the H20.
DeepSeek Investigation
The US Commerce Department is reportedly investigating whether DeepSeek has been using US chips that are prohibited from being exported to China.