Nvidia criticizes US AI chip export restrictions to China as competition hindrance

Nvidia criticized new U.S. regulations on AI chip exports to China, claiming they will hinder competition. The rules, part of the AI Diffusion framework, aim to enhance national security by restricting access for adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The regulations will implement country-specific quotas on GPUs but allow cloud providers to apply for exceptions. This approach aims to maintain U.S. dominance in AI development while ensuring compliance with security and human rights standards. China's Commerce Ministry condemned the rules as a violation of trade norms. Nvidia's vice president described the regulations as overly complex and secretive, arguing they could negatively impact widely available technology in consumer products.