Nvidia lobbies White House and wins loosened AI GPU export control to China — U.S. lawmakers reportedly reject GAIN AI Act

Nvidia successfully lobbied the White House, resulting in loosened export controls on AI GPUs to China. The rejected GAIN AI Act would have required prioritizing American customers over those in China and other restricted countries. Nvidia argued that the rule would harm U.S. competitiveness and that American buyers could access high-end AI silicon without delays. Despite this win for Nvidia, China's self-imposed bans on Nvidia hardware limit the impact. China hardliners are planning a new proposal for stricter export controls on advanced AI hardware.