More than $3.2 billion in Chinese artificial intelligence projects include restricted Nvidia processors, despite U.S. export controls designed to limit Beijing's access to advanced artificial intelligence technology, a Reuters investigation shows. A review of more than 150 procurement announcements, investment plans and corporate reports identified projects involving Nvidia's H100, H200 and H800 chips, including active data centers, planned facilities and government-backed computing initiatives across China. The figure of 3.2 billion dollars includes infrastructure, construction and equipment contracts, and not exclusive expenses on Nvidia chips only. Some facilities already operate limited processors, while others are still working to acquire them. Reuters found no connection between the projects and the allegations surrounding Huang, who was not found to have violated US export laws.

More than $3.2 billion in Chinese artificial intelligence projects include restricted Nvidia processors, despite U.S. export controls designed to limit Beijing's access to advanced artificial intelligence technology, a Reuters investigation shows. A review of more than 150 procurement announcements, investment plans and corporate reports identified projects involving Nvidia's H100, H200 and H800 chips, including active data centers, planned facilities and government-backed computing initiatives across China. The figure of 3.2 billion dollars includes infrastructure, construction and equipment contracts, and not exclusive expenses on Nvidia chips only. Some facilities already operate limited processors, while others are still working to acquire them. Reuters found no connection between the projects and the allegations surrounding Huang, who was not found to have violated US export laws.