Trump says he's letting Nvidia sell some AI chips to China

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US President Donald Trump has quietly greenlit a plan that allows NVIDIA to sell some of its cutting-edge AI chips to Chinese companies, but with crucial caveats. The deal is expected to go ahead for "approved customers" in China, meaning select firms will be granted permission to purchase the H200 chip.

However, it appears that the more advanced Blackwell system, which has garnered significant attention due to its capabilities, is off-limits. Mr Trump's remarks also revealed that NVIDIA won't be allowed to sell its upcoming Rubin system, further muddying the waters around the Chinese market's access to American tech.

The move is seen as a strategic balance between opening up the AI chip market in China and avoiding potential risks associated with sensitive technology being sold to a major global rival.
 
I don't usually comment but... I'm kinda surprised by this news, you know? Like, on one hand, it's all about commerce and business, but at the same time, there's something a bit fishy going on. I mean, what exactly are these "approved customers" in China supposed to do with this tech that's so advanced? It feels like they're just being let in through the back door without fully vetting them. And why can't NVIDIA sell the Blackwell system? That thing sounds super powerful! 🤔 What's the real motive here, you think? Is it really just about balancing business and security or is there something more to it?
 
I'm not sure if I should be stoked or worried about this deal 🤔. On one hand, it's dope that NVIDIA is willing to share their tech with Chinese companies - AI innovation can't be stifled by borders, you feel? It's like the ultimate collaboration between East meets West 🌃. But at the same time, I'm a bit concerned about the "approved customers" clause. What does that even mean? Are they gonna have some sort of backdoor access to our most advanced tech? 😳 And why are we limiting it to just H200 chips and not the Blackwell system? That's like holding out a cookie but not sharing the whole cake 🍪😒.

It's all about finding that balance, I guess. We need to be open to new ideas and growth, but also keep our national security in check 🤖. But seriously, this is some heavy stuff - it'll be interesting to see how things play out 💡
 
I think it's pretty cool that NVIDIA is still gonna be allowed to sell some of its chips to Chinese companies, but I'm also kinda worried about what could happen if those techs end up getting used for stuff we don't want them to. Like, with the AI and all, you never know how it's gonna get used in practice. And selling advanced systems like Blackwell and Rubin might be a bit too much risk for me 🤔💻
 
this is wild 🤯, i mean, you'd think we'd be super cautious about selling cutting-edge tech to china but at the same time it's like, we can't just cut them off completely either... 🤔 it's all about finding that balance, right? and i'm curious, what exactly does "approved customers" even mean in this context? is it just a fancy way of saying "we're not sure if they're trustworthy so we'll keep an eye on them"? 💡
 
I'm low-key surprised they're doing this 🤔. On one hand, it makes sense to let some Chinese companies get their hands on these advanced chips - after all, they're gonna be huge in AI for years to come 🚀. But at the same time, I can see why Trump would want to keep a close eye on things - China's not exactly known for being transparent about its tech plans... and that Blackwell system is some serious business 🔒. I guess it's all about finding that sweet spot between giving them access and keeping their hands clean 🙏? One thing's for sure, this deal is gonna keep us on our toes 👀
 
I'm so done with these back-and-forth US-China trade deals 🤯. Can't they just make up their minds? One day it's all about opening up, the next it's about keeping things locked down. And what's with the "approved customers" thing? It sounds like a whole lot of bureaucratic red tape to me 😬.

I mean, I get it, you don't want your AI tech falling into the wrong hands, but it seems like we're playing a game of catch-up as much as China is 🕹️. And what's with NVIDIA being allowed to sell some chips and not others? It just doesn't add up.

At the end of the day, I think this deal is all about politics and who gets to play the big boy with their tech 💸. Can we just have a straightforward conversation about it instead of doing everything behind closed doors? 🤔
 
omg I'm so worried about this 🤯! like, we're already dealing with so many cyber security threats and now we're gonna sell our most advanced AI chips to China? 🤖 it's like playing with fire, you know?

I get that they wanna balance opening up the market and avoiding risks, but what if those "approved customers" are just using it for nefarious purposes? 🚨 I mean, think about it, these companies already have access to a ton of sensitive info... what's to stop them from using our AI tech against us?

and another thing, why is the Blackwell system off-limits? Is it because we know too much about its capabilities? 🤔 I need some answers on this one. can't we just be clear and transparent about who's getting access to our tech?
 
so now nvidia gets to sell some of their ai chips to china, but only to "approved customers"... sounds like a legit way for trump to be all buddy-buddy with xi while also trying not to let the chinese get too hands-on with american tech 🤑🔍 weird that they're keeping the more advanced blackwell system under wraps, though. seems like just another way to muddy the waters and keep everyone guessing about what's really going on 🤯
 
🤔 The US is playing it cool on this one, letting NVIDIA play both sides while keeping some cards close to their chest. Selling advanced chips to Chinese companies might seem like a great move for business, but it's all about the fine print. I'm guessing the "approved customers" clause is just a fancy way of saying they need to vouch for themselves, and if they get too cozy with China's AI ambitions, the deal gets pulled.

The Rubin system being off-limits is a bit weird, though - that's like leaving a backdoor open for other companies to exploit. I wonder if NVIDIA's actually testing the waters or if this is just a ploy to keep their most advanced tech under wraps. Either way, it's clear they're playing a game of cat and mouse with China's growing AI presence 🚀.
 
🤔 this is so weird, right? I mean, on one hand, you wanna be all about the free trade and let china get their hands on some sick ai chips, but then again, you don't want them getting access to the good stuff like blackwell. it's like they're playing a game of cat and mouse, where nvidia gets to be the middleman, but still keeps its cards close to its chest. 🤑 i wonder what kind of "approved customers" we're talking about here... is this just a bunch of small-time chinese firms or are we looking at some major players? 🤷‍♂️
 
💡 I think this deal is a total lowkey win for US and China, you feel? Like, they're not just letting China buy whatever NVIDIA's got, nope! There are caveats all over the place. It's like, Trump's trying to be super careful with the more advanced chips, like Blackwell system, 'cause that's some serious tech we're talkin' about 🤯. And on top of that, Rubin system's off-limits too? That's just genius! I mean, it's all about finding that balance between being friends and not wanting to get played by China 😂. But for real tho, this deal could be a game-changer in the AI chip market, especially with China getting more access to US tech 📈
 
I'm low-key confused about this deal... 😕 I mean, think about it, we're basically giving China access to some of our most advanced tech, but only to "approved customers" 🤔 That's just code for picking and choosing which companies get the good stuff. And what really gets me is that they're not even going to sell them the more advanced chips... like, what's the point of even having a chip if it's not even available to everyone? 💻 It seems like we're setting ourselves up for some potential issues down the line. I'm not sure if this is a good move or a bad one, but I do know that it's definitely making me think about our approach to tech exports 🤝
 
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