ThePrint CutTheClutter: Behind Nvidia & its CEO Jensen Huang’s rise in Trump 2.0, & how he is caught in US-China AI Cold War
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Nov 20, 2025 Explore the rise of Nvidia and its visionary CEO, Jensen Huang, as they navigate the complex tech landscape of a new Cold War. Delve into how AI and chips have replaced traditional weapons in this geopolitical tension, and hear about the important U.S. restrictions on Chinese tech. Discover the innovations behind Nvidia's Blackwell chip and what they mean for global competition. The discussion also covers Huang's relationships, strategic deals, and the financial surge of the company amid bubble warnings.
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Tech, Not Nukes, Drives New Cold War
- Cold War 2.0 centers on technology and AI, not just weaponry and nukes.
- Control of advanced chips has become the new currency of superpower influence.
How NVIDIA Got Its Name
- NVIDIA was almost named Envision but the name was taken by a toilet paper company.
- The founders chose NVIDIA to evoke 'envy,' and the company became a global source of envy.
Export Controls Shape The Chip Race
- US export controls tightened over a decade to block advanced chips reaching China.
- The Biden-era bans escalated to near-countrywide restrictions, targeting top NVIDIA chips like H100 and H20.
