US lawmakers are sounding the alarm about Huawei’s growing AI capabilities. Jensen Huang, NVIDIA’s CEO, recently met with US lawmakers to discuss the implications of Huawei’s advancements.
The Concerns
Lawmakers are worried that if Huawei’s AI chips gain traction, it could hurt NVIDIA and the US tech industry. One concern is that Huawei’s chips could be used to train AI models like DeepSeek R1. This could make Huawei’s chips more appealing globally, posing a risk to US interests.
NVIDIA’s spokesperson, John Rizzo, said Huang met with lawmakers to discuss AI’s importance as national infrastructure. He also emphasized the need for US investment in manufacturing.
Huawei’s AI Ambitions
Reuters reported that Huawei is preparing to fill the gap left by NVIDIA in the Chinese market. They’re planning to release a large batch of chips designed to compete directly with NVIDIA.
The meeting between Huang and US lawmakers highlights the growing concerns about Huawei’s AI capabilities and their potential impact on the global tech landscape. Sources say the discussion was part of a closed-door meeting between NVIDIA executives and the House Foreign Affairs Committee.