Nvidia Probed Over H200 China Exports, Secures Pentagon AI Contract
Senator Chris Coons demanded clarification on conflicting statements about Nvidia’s H200 AI chip exports to China after CEO Jensen Huang said approvals were secured despite Commerce Department denials. The Pentagon awarded Nvidia a classified AI tools contract for IL6 and IL7 networks, expanding military access to advanced systems.
1. Senate Questions Nvidia’s H200 Exports to China
Senator Chris Coons has formally requested the Commerce Department clarify conflicting statements about Nvidia’s H200 AI chip exports to China. CEO Jensen Huang said Nvidia secured approvals to sell the H200 into China in March, but Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has claimed no such exports occurred, raising national security concerns and potential regulatory scrutiny.
2. Pentagon Awards Nvidia Classified AI Contract
The U.S. Department of Defense awarded Nvidia a classified AI tools contract supporting IL6 and IL7 networks under its AI Acceleration Strategy, aimed at integrating advanced AI capabilities into military and intelligence operations. Nvidia joins six other tech firms in the initiative, with GenAI.mil already used by over 1.3 million personnel, signaling strong demand for frontier AI on secure government systems.