What’s the story
NVIDIA’s CEO, Jensen Huang, has made headlines recently by addressing concerns surrounding the use of his company’s technologies by the Chinese military. Amid rising anxieties in Washington regarding technology exports to China, Huang asserts that there is little need for the U.S. government to worry about the military’s utilization of American tech. He believes the inherent risks associated with U.S. technologies will deter the military from relying on them.
‘We don’t have to worry about it’
In a candid interview on CNN’s “Fareed Zakaria GPS,” Huang confidently stated, “We don’t have to worry about it.” He elaborated on his belief that the Chinese military simply cannot depend on U.S. technology, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of its potential use. This reassured stance comes against the backdrop of increasing fears in Washington over national security risks linked to advanced technology exports.
Views on US tech export restrictions to China
Huang has been vocal about his criticism of the U.S. government’s strategy regarding technology export restrictions to China. He argues that these limitations are counterproductive, as they could enable China to accelerate the development of its advanced technologies, ultimately establishing competition against U.S. firms. Despite the fact that these restrictions have cost American companies billions, Huang maintains that they should retain the ability to operate in the world’s largest semiconductor market.
Huang met Trump last week
In a recent high-profile meeting, Huang sat down with former President Donald Trump to discuss his views on technology exports to China. During this meeting, he commended the administration for its efforts to bolster domestic semiconductor production, a move that resonates with companies like NVIDIA. These companies depend heavily on the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), whose operations are primarily based on its home island situated near China.
