"AMD's Attempt to Sell China-Tailored AI Chip Blocked by US Government"

AMD's attempt to sell a lower-performance AI chip tailored for the Chinese market was blocked by the US government, citing concerns about its power. This is part of the US crackdown on the export of advanced technologies to China. The tighter controls have also affected Nvidia. Both companies had to find workarounds after the 2022 ban prevented them from selling their most powerful AI chips to China. Leading Chinese tech firms have stockpiled enough powerful chips to advance their capabilities for another year or two, while Huawei is developing its own AI semiconductors and chipmaking capability to fill the gap created by the US ban.