Nvidia Stock Falls Amid Report of U.S. Extending Cap on AI Chip Exports Beyond China
Nvidia stock was falling Tuesday. The chip maker may face more limitations on exports of its advanced artificial intelligence chips.U.S. government officials have discussed capping sales of advanced AI chips from the U.S. to certain countries, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. That could affect both Nvidia and rival chip maker Advanced Micro Devices.Nvidia shares were down 1.3% at $135.90 in premarket trading. The stock closed at a record high on Monday at $138.07.Deliberations are in early stages and remain fluid, according to the report.Limiting sales to specific countries would tighten restrictions that initially targeted China and its ambitions to advance in artificial intelligence, which the U.S. considers a security risk.The Biden administration has already restricted AI chip exports to more than 40 countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia over fears they could be diverted to China, the report said.Nvidia and AMD didn't immediately respond to a req