Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang is urging the Trump administration to revise current regulations that restrict the export of American artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, arguing that outdated policies may hinder U.S. businesses from capitalizing on the global AI boom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe need to accelerate the diffusion of American AI technology around the world,\u201d Huang said during a recent media briefing in Washington. He emphasized the importance of government support in enabling U.S. companies to compete effectively on the international stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nvidia dominates the global market for AI training chips, supplying hardware to major players like OpenAI. However, the company is restricted from selling its most advanced products to China due to national security concerns. The Biden administration had previously proposed a framework to manage the global distribution of AI technologies, categorizing countries based on their perceived risk levels. Huang cautioned that this framework needs to evolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m not sure what the new diffusion rule is going to be, but whatever it turns out to be, it really has to recognize that the world has changed fundamentally,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Huang also highlighted the competitive threat posed by China, pointing specifically to Huawei Technologies, which is now developing its own AI chips. \u201cChina is not behind. Are they ahead of us? China is right behind us. We\u2019re very, very close,\u201d he warned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During his Washington visit, which included an appearance at the Hill and Valley Forum\u2014a gathering of tech executives and lawmakers\u2014Huang also addressed trade policy. When asked about Trump-era tariffs, he supported domestic manufacturing initiatives, stating, \u201cThere should always be policy that enables, supports and accelerates our ability to on-shore manufacturing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nvidia currently relies on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), which has begun limited production in Arizona. Huang expressed confidence in America\u2019s manufacturing potential, adding, \u201cWith willpower and with the resources of our country, I\u2019m certain we can manufacture on shore.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n