Trump and Xi Avoid Discussing Nvidia's Blackwell Chip Amid China Sales Concerns
A Republican lawmaker warns against selling Nvidia's Blackwell AI chip to China, comparing it to giving Iran weapons-grade uranium, as experts argue it would significantly diminish US AI dominance and potentially end current export restrictions. President Trump has considered allowing a downgraded version of the chip to China, which could still enable China to surpass US AI capabilities, prompting concerns from US officials and experts about losing technological advantage and weakening export controls.