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Anthropic CEO Warns of Security Risks in Nvidia's China Deal

1/20/2026

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Dario Amodei, Anthropic CEO, criticized the U.S. decision to allow Nvidia to sell H200 chips to China, calling it a significant national security risk.
Inventec's President Jack Tsai said Nvidia's H200 chip approval is stalled on the Chinese side, despite U.S. clearance.
Tsai noted the delay depends on China's political direction, as customs authorities have not clarified whether it is a formal ban or a temporary measure.

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Dario Amodei, Anthropic CEO, criticized the U.S. decision to allow Nvidia to sell H200 chips to China, calling it a significant national security risk.
Inventec's President Jack Tsai said Nvidia's H200 chip approval is stalled on the Chinese side, despite U.S. clearance.
Tsai noted the delay depends on China's political direction, as customs authorities have not clarified whether it is a formal ban or a temporary measure.