china tells Alibaba, ByteDance to justify purchases of Nvidia AI chips

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Aug 13, 2025 06:38

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China has instructed major tech firms like Alibaba and ByteDance to provide detailed justifications for their purchases of Nvidia AI chips, amid tightening government oversight of advanced semiconductor imports. This move signals increased regulatory scrutiny that could impact the development and deployment of AI technologies in China, potentially affecting global supply chains and innovation.

Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/08/china-tells-alibaba-bytedance-to-justify-purchases-of-nvidia-ai-chips/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44885279 Points: 2 # Comments: 0

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