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U.S. to Get Revenue Share from China Chip Sales
The U.S. government will take a 15% cut of sales from Nvidia and AMD chips sold in China.
This deal allows the companies to get licenses to sell AI chips (H20 and MI308) that were previously restricted.
Both companies agreed to these terms to keep selling in China.
One of the companies stated it follows the rules set by the U.S. government for sales in other countries.
The agreement was reported by The Financial Times.
U.S. to collect 15% revenue from Nvidia and AMD's chip sales to China.
Companies agreed to share revenue as a condition for export licenses.
The U.S. government official confirmed the revenue-sharing terms.
Sales of the H20 and MI308 chips, used in AI, will resume.
Nvidia stated it follows U.S. government export rules.
- Who
- Nvidia, AMD, and the U.S. government.
- What
- The U.S. will collect 15% of Nvidia and AMD's chip sales to China.
- When
- Details are being finalized.
- Where
- China and the United States.
- Why
- As a condition for export licenses to sell chips to China.
U.S. Government
Critics
Financial Interests
U.S. Government
Generating Revenue
Critics
Concerns for National Security
Sales in China vs Security Risks
U.S. Government
Allowing Market Access
Critics
Concerns over allowing the sale of advanced tech to China.
- Companies Involved
- Nvidia, AMD
- Revenue Share
- 15%
- Chip Types
- H20 and MI308 (AI chips)
- Sales Status
- Resuming after export license approval
Sources
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