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The discussion also revolved around semiconductors—tiny chips vital for artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and advanced defense systems. Nvidia, the American chip giant, has become a symbol of the global AI race, particularly with its latest Blackwell series chips. Here lies a critical decision point: whether the US will permit Nvidia to sell its most advanced chips to China.
The controversy centers on the new B30A chip, which offers over 12 times the performance of previous models and surpasses US export limits by nearly 18 times. Experts warn that if sales are not restricted, China could harness these chips to rapidly close the technological gap, potentially overshadowing US dominance in AI by a factor of four or even reversing it.