Policy
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang: China Is 'Not Our Enemy,' US Chip Policy a 'Mistake'
The Brief
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said China is "not our enemy" and called US chip policy a "mistake" in an interview filmed on October 14.
- Huang defended engaging with China and criticized US chip restrictions.
- He has since acknowledged having an affair, and US intelligence officials reportedly suspect the woman was recruited by Beijing to influence him.
Why it matters
Huang's public stance on US chip restrictions signals how Nvidia may push for China sales, which could shape the availability and policy environment of its AI hardware.
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In an interview filmed on October 14, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang defended engaging with China and criticized US chip restrictions. He has since acknowledged having an affair, and US intelligence officials reportedly suspect the woman was recruited by Beijing to influence him…
Timeline
Interview with Jensen Huang filmed, in which he criticized US chip restrictions
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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang: China Is 'Not Our Enemy,' US Chip Policy a 'Mistake'