China Cease Using Nvidia’s H20 Chips: New Guidance Threatens Recovery Efforts

The Chinese government has issued a directive advising local businesses to avoid utilizing Nvidia’s H20 chips, potentially hindering the company’s efforts in China. Sources indicate that this guidance spans across both government and private sectors and cautions against using the chips in projects related to national security. The guidance extends to AMD’s AI accelerators as well, although confirmation regarding the inclusion of AMD’s MI308 chip is still pending. ]