At the recently held China International Supply Chain Expo, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang discussed the growing role of open AI in China and plans for new chip supplies.
China's Role in Global AI Development
Jensen Huang emphasized that the fast-growing open AI market in China is contributing to technological development worldwide. He praised the accomplishments of Chinese companies such as DeepSeek, Alibaba, MiniMax, Baidu, and Tencent. Huang noted that 'these models are world-class' and that their open sharing accelerates AI progress globally.
Resumption of H20 Chip Sales
Nvidia is preparing to resume sales of its H20 chips to China, having received approval from Washington for export licenses. Huang expressed satisfaction that the export controls have been lifted, allowing the company to serve the Chinese market. Tencent has already applied to purchase the chips, while ByteDance denied a report regarding its own application.
Future of AI and Robotics in China
Huang predicted that in the next ten years, the most advanced factories in China will rely on AI and robots rather than human labor for dangerous or repetitive tasks. He noted that today AI is 'fundamental infrastructure,' revolutionizing supply chains and changing production processes.
In conclusion, Huang emphasized the importance of open AI and the innovative potential of China, anticipating further changes in the manufacturing sector.
