Nvidia announced it won’t be sending graphics processing unit (GPU) plans to China, following a report that the artificial intelligence chipmaker is working on a research and development center in Shanghai. The company’s CEO, Jensen Huang, previously discussed the potential new center with Shanghai’s mayor.
The move comes after the US began cracking down on sending advanced chips to China due to concerns of possible military use. Nvidia has been hit with major roadblocks since 2022. The Trump administration recently replaced restrictions with a simpler rule to unleash American innovation and ensure AI dominance.
Nvidia will continue production and design outside of China, while the center in Shanghai will assess ways to meet US restrictions. CEO Jensen Huang expressed his concern over getting shut out of China’s large economy, estimating that the country’s AI market could reach $50 billion over two to three years.
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/16/nvidia-chips-china-shanghai.html