US takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese firms outside China

The United States has imposed restrictions on Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese firms operating outside China. The move targets specific AI chip models including the H100 and H1000. The Department of Commerce issued an export control order effective immediately. The order applies to all Chinese entities not based in China. This action aligns with broader U.S. efforts to limit semiconductor access to China. The restriction does not affect Nvidia's domestic operations or shipments to other countries.