US Senators Against Nvidia Chip Exports to China

A bipartisan group of US senators has expressed concern regarding the export of Nvidia's artificial intelligence chips to China. In a letter addressed to the Department of Commerce, the senators are calling for the suspension of export licenses, citing doubts about the possibility that the chips may be used for purposes other than those declared.

The request follows reports that contradict the claims of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang regarding the absence of chip diversion. The senators fear that, through intermediaries, Nvidia technology could end up in the hands of entities that pose a threat to US national security.

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