Chinese AI firms seek overseas Nvidia capacity over fears of tighter controls

Chinese AI companies have approached overseas data-center operators about reserving Nvidia computing capacity amid fears of tighter U.S. restrictions, Reuters reported, citing three people familiar with the matter. A major Chinese cloud provider has discussed securing capacity internally, while smaller labs are weighing similar steps in Southeast Asia. Renting overseas processors lets developers use advanced chips without importing them into China. The companies fear political momentum behind the Remote Access Security Act, which would authorize Commerce to regulate certain foreign remote access. The House has passed the bill, but it remains pending in the Senate.