H200 Chip Sale Questioned

US lawmakers are scrutinising the decision to permit the sale of Nvidia's H200 chips to China, sparking concerns about potentially undermining Washington's strategic advantage in artificial intelligence. A committee chair has voiced apprehension that this move could boost China's technological and military capabilities. Some officials say that these exports are not yet finalised and may change. The US government may also receive 25% of the revenue of H200 sales to China.

Some argue that restricting China's access to advanced AI chips is crucial for US national security. Others believe controlled exports, combined with oversight, align with broader objectives. Concerns exist that these chips could indirectly benefit China's military.

Amidst these concerns, a bipartisan bill, the Secure and Feasible Exports (SAFE) Chips Act, has been introduced, seeking to block China's access to advanced AI capabilities. This bill aims to halt export licenses for chip sales to countries like China and Russia for at least 30 months.