White House Tightens AI Tech Controls, Halts Nvidia’s China Shipments
The Biden administration has escalated its technology export restrictions, blocking Nvidia from selling its advanced Blackwell AI chips to China. This decision underscores Washington's strategic move to maintain dominance in the AI and semiconductor sectors. Nvidia's China revenue has already plummeted from $17 billion to $2.8 billion amid tightening export controls.
The redirected Blackwell chip supplies will now prioritize U.S. and allied cloud providers, further cementing the geopolitical divide in global AI development. The announcement by White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt on November 4 confirms earlier speculation about potential restrictions. While the TRUMP administration had previously hinted at possible leniency, the current administration has taken a firmer stance, reserving advanced AI technology for domestic companies and trusted partners.
