Nvidia has introduced a stricter white list for Asian customers, halving approvals to prevent advanced AI chips from indirectly reaching China, according to the Financial Times.

Nvidia cuts its approved Asia customer list in half as US export controls tighten, with China market share projected to fall from 66% to just 8% by 2026.

Nvidia has more than halved its list of Asian customers cleared to buy AI chips, adding a white list and tougher vetting in Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan.