Decision that will intensify the crisis between the United States and China
The statement from the US Department of Commerce reported that new rules will be introduced to close gaps that emerged after restrictions on exports of artificial intelligence chips last year.
Recalling that previous restrictions prohibited the sale of Nvidia H100, the processor preferred by artificial intelligence companies in the US, the statement notes that Chinese companies could instead buy a slightly slower version called H800 or A800, which is not affected by US restrictions.
The statement stated that the new rules would also restrict other versions of the chips, and it was emphasized that exports from semiconductor trading companies such as Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), in addition to Nvidia, to China would also be affected.
It was also noted that the list of semiconductor manufacturing equipment subject to US restrictions is planned to be expanded.
US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, whose remarks were included in the statement, emphasized that the restrictions were not intended to harm China’s economic growth, and explained that the goal was to prevent China from accessing advanced semiconductors that could trigger breakthroughs. in the countryside. of artificial intelligence, especially in military use.
In this context, companies that want to export artificial intelligence chips to China or other embargoed regions must notify the United States. (AA)
Source: Sozcu
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