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The U.S. is closing a loophole that let Chinese firms buy Nvidia AI chips abroad
The U.S. is closing a loophole that allowed Chinese-headquartered firms to purchase Nvidia AI chips abroad. The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security clarified that export license rules apply to these firms regardless of their operational location.
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