US senators seek to block Nvidia sales of advanced chips to China
Bipartisan bill is part of effort to stop Beijing from getting critical AI-related technology
Bipartisan bill is part of effort to stop Beijing from getting critical AI-related technology

Committee chair warns the decision risks undermining Washington’s strategic advantage over Beijing in cutting-edge AI

Lawmakers call for commerce department to suspend licences that let company send advanced semiconductors to south-east Asia

The state department has pushed for close scrutiny before approving export licences

Roaring black market for US semiconductors operates despite efforts to curb Beijing’s high-tech ambitions

Meeting comes as US semiconductor giant seeks to revive sales in the country

Discussions among regulators come as Beijing seeks to achieve self-sufficiency in semiconductor production