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China weighs allowing Nvidia chip purchases by ByteDance, Alibaba
Original: China weighs allowing ByteDance, Alibaba to purchase new Nvidia RTX Pro 5500 chips
China is considering granting approval for ByteDance and Alibaba to purchase Nvidia's new RTX Pro 5500 chips, according to a report by The News International. The move would mark a notable step amid ongoing US-China tensions over advanced semiconductors, as Chinese tech giants seek access to Nvidia hardware for AI and computing work.
Why now: It touches on the ongoing US-China semiconductor export standoff and the role of major Chinese tech firms in AI development.
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- China weighs allowing ByteDance, Alibaba to purchase new Nvidia RTX Pro 5500 chips · The News International
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