U.S. Debates Export of Downgraded Nvidia AI Chips to China Amid National Security Concerns
The Trump administration faces mounting pressure from Congress over a potential decision to allow Nvidia to sell a scaled-down version of its Blackwell AI chip to China. The B30A model, though weaker than the full Blackwell system, has sparked fierce opposition from lawmakers who argue it would undermine U.S. technological dominance and bolster China's military capabilities.
House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar likened the proposed export to "giving Iran weapons-grade uranium," emphasizing the strategic importance of maintaining American leadership in AI development. The debate highlights the delicate balance between commercial interests and national security, with experts warning that even limited technology transfers could erode the U.S. advantage in artificial intelligence.
