Nvidia CEO Says China Can’t Rely on U.S. Tech, Defends Engagement With AI Developers

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang downplayed U.S. concerns that his company’s chips could support China’s military, according to CNBC. Huang told CNN that Chinese forces “can’t rely” on U.S.-made technology due to its vulnerability to export restrictions. Huang argued that China has sufficient domestic computing power and doesn’t need Nvidia chips. He added that the U.S. should aim for global tech leadership by engaging with all AI developers, including those in China. His comments come ahead of a trip to China and follow U.S. export controls that slashed Nvidia’s market share in the country. Huang also reportedly met with Trump last week and was warned by lawmakers to avoid entities linked to China’s military. Analysts say Huang is carefully balancing political tensions while preserving Nvidia’s access to the Chinese market.