China may let Alibaba, ByteDance buy Nvidia chips
China is considering letting Alibaba and ByteDance buy Nvidia's RTX Pro 5500 chips, which are typically used for gaming but could be repurposed for AI. China’s tech regulators have asked both companies to detail their chip needs and how they'll use them. Industry execs expect these chips might bypass US export restrictions. If approved, the move could unlock significant new sales for Nvidia in China, despite ongoing trade tensions.
- China's IT ministry asked firms to outline Nvidia chip plans
- Alibaba and ByteDance are among firms targeted
- RTX Pro 5500 may not face US export restrictions
- Chips could be used to power Chinese AI models
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