Chip giant Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has told its customers that it could delay the launch of its AI chip tailored for the Chinese market until the first quarter of next year, according to Reuters. Nvidia is delaying the launch of the AI-focused chip, H20, to comply with the export restrictions placed by the U.S.
This delay could complicate the company’s efforts to combat rising competition from Chinese manufacturers like Huawei, as many Chinese companies are turning to Huawei for their AI chips. It was initially expected that Nvidia could launch the China-focused AI chip on November 16.
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