Nvidia plans to launch a new version of its AI chip for the Chinese market that will be compatible with current US export regulations. The initiative comes in response to tighter controls on semiconductor exports to China, which are aimed at limiting advances in supercomputing technology.
In March, Nvidia $NVDA unveiled its new "Blackwell" line of chips, which are expected to be mass produced later this year. Within that series, the B200 is up to 30 times faster than its predecessor at some tasks, such as providing answers from chatbots.
Nvidia plans to work with Inspur, one of its main distributors in China, to launch and distribute the new chip, tentatively dubbed the "B20". According to sources, shipments of the "B20" are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2025.
The sources, who wished to remain anonymous, said Nvidia has not yet made an official announcement. An Nvidia spokesperson declined to comment on the situation and Inspur did not respond to requests for comment.
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