Nvidia is developing a new version of its AI chip for China. The new Nvidia AI chip will comply with the U.S. export controls. The AI giant intends to release the chip in cooperation with Inspur. Nvidia, in March, launched its “Blackwell” series. Under this series, it has introduced the B200 Chip, which is 30 times more potent than its predecessor.
Shipments for a new Nvidia AI chip, internally named “B20,” will start in Q2 2025. Nvidia designs a greater market share in China. The new chip is designed to carry out tasks like serving chatbot replies. Distribution and launch will be assisted by Inspur. However, Nvidia has yet to make an official announcement.
Their last advanced chip, the H20, didn’t have the best start. Nvidia sales now start to soar. Nvidia now expects more than 1 million of the H20 chips will sell this year. That’s over $12 billion worth in China. The company hopes the B20 will continue this success.
Nvidia’s revenue from China slid from 26 percent to 17 percent in two years as a result of U.S. export controls. The new chip that Nvidia will be releasing aims at a regained market share as Washington tightens its grip on export controls. The company, however, will adjust and innovate.
It is further planning to restrict semiconductor-related exports to the U.S., including urging the Netherlands and Japan to impose more restrictions. The Biden administration also has plans for guardrails on advanced AI models. They would help control the extent to which American technology is used to develop AI.
