Chinese artificial intelligence companies are moving to secure access to Nvidia-powered computing capacity at overseas data centres amid fears that Washington could tighten restrictions on advanced semiconductor technology.
According to Reuters, Chinese cloud providers and smaller AI firms are exploring ways to reserve computing capacity outside China. This would allow them to continue accessing powerful processors despite US restrictions on direct exports of advanced Nvidia chips.
The concerns have intensified amid discussions in Washington over legislation that could regulate remote access to restricted technology through overseas cloud services. Allegations involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and former technology executive Alice Huang have added to the controversy. However, claims that Alice Huang was a Chinese intelligence asset have not been independently verified and have been denied by China.
