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Chinese data centers told to stick to Nvidia chips, domestic chips not compatible

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US export restrictions have targeted China ’s access to advanced chips, fearing cutting-edge technology could bolster its military capabilities.

A government-backed think tank in Beijing has suggested that Chinese data centers continue to use Nvidia chips due to the high costs and complexity involved in shifting to domestic alternatives.

The shift from globally recognized Nvidia chips to homegrown alternatives involves extensive engineering, slowing the progress of AI advancements.