Chinese University Acquired Nvidia H200 AI Chips Despite US Export Blacklist

A Chinese university with strong ties to the People's Liberation Army reportedly purchased Nvidia's advanced H200 AI chips last month, despite being on a U.S. export blacklist. This development, revealed through procurement records, highlights potential gaps in Washington's efforts to restrict China's access to cutting-edge technology. The findings come amid increased scrutiny on Nvidia and its CEO regarding lobbying for looser AI chip sales restrictions to China, raising questions about the effectiveness of current trade controls and their impact on global technology supply chains and economic relations.