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China may allow ByteDance, Alibaba to buy Nvidia RTX PRO 5500 chips
Reports indicate China may permit ByteDance and Alibaba to purchase Nvidia's RTX PRO 5500 chips, a possible easing of restrictions on access to advanced Nvidia hardware. The news drew attention because it concerns which Chinese tech giants can obtain powerful AI-capable chips amid ongoing US-China tensions over semiconductor export controls. Details on timing and conditions of any approval were not provided.
Why now: It signals a potential shift in China's stance on its companies' access to advanced Nvidia AI chips amid US-China semiconductor tensions.
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