Intel, a fellow tech firm, is reevaluating regulations with an expedited schedule
Nvidia, the chip designer, stated that the US has directed an immediate cessation of high-end artificial intelligence chip exports to China, with regulators advancing the deadline. Originally scheduled to take effect 30 days after October 17th, when the Biden administration unveiled measures to prevent countries like China, Iran, and Russia from obtaining advanced AI chips from Nvidia and other companies.
Nvidia didn’t provide a reason for the US government’s decision to expedite the timeline but mentioned that it anticipates no immediate impact on its earnings due to this action. Advanced Micro Devices, another semiconductor company affected by these restrictions, has yet to respond to Reuters’ inquiries. The US Department of Commerce declined to make any comments.
Intel, which initiated sales of its Gaudi 2 chips in China in July, stated that it is currently examining the regulations and evaluating the possible consequences. The export restrictions imposed by the US impact Nvidia’s adapted high-level AI chips, A800 and H800, both of which were developed for the Chinese market to align with previous limitations.
The restrictions also impact Nvidia’s A100, H100, and L40S chips.
