AI Chips and National Security: The China Deal Debate

This chapter explores the potential sale of H-20 AI chips to China and the contrasting views on its implications for national security and financial gains. It highlights President Trump's negotiations with NVIDIA's CEO and the shift from prioritizing security concerns to considering economic benefits, raising critical questions about the intersection of both. The discussion also outlines the impact of export controls on U.S.-China relations and the reactions of various stakeholders regarding the strategic implications of such technological transfers.