Chinese Firms Leave Nvidia for Local AI Suppliers, Survey Shows
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If Chinese buyers are actively substituting Nvidia for domestic accelerators, the global AI stack is bifurcating at the silicon layer. Any product, model, or platform with China exposure needs a parallel roadmap for non-US chips and software ecosystems, or you’re implicitly exiting that market.
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