US Nears Approval for Nvidia Chip Exports to Saudi Arabia

The Biden administration is considering allowing Nvidia to sell advanced AI chips to Saudi Arabia, amid efforts to comply with US security requirements.

• The potential sale of Nvidia's H200 chips to Saudi Arabia was a key topic at the GAIN AI summit in Riyadh.
• Saudi Arabia is working to meet US security demands to expedite the acquisition of the advanced chips.
• The US previously restricted AI chip exports to Saudi Arabia due to concerns over possible leaks to China.
• Saudi Arabia has limited its involvement with Chinese firms but remains open to China if US access is cut off.
• The Biden administration's decision comes amid a broader strategy to curb China's access to cutting-edge AI technology.

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