Nvidia cleared for H200 sales

The United States has granted regulatory approval for Nvidia to sell its high-end H200 artificial intelligence chips to 10 major Chinese technology companies.

This move follows intense lobbying from the semiconductor giant, which argues that keeping Chinese firms dependent on American hardware is a strategic advantage.

However, sources familiar with the matter report that no actual deliveries have taken place, as the Chinese government has reportedly issued private directives discouraging domestic firms from buying foreign-made chips.

The situation highlights the ongoing complexities of the tech trade war as both nations seek to secure their positions in the global AI race.