Anthropic CEO Slams US for Permitting AI Chip Exports to China, Calls Move 'Insane'
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1d ago
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Source: aastocks
US AI Chip Sales to China: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei criticized the US decision to allow the sale of advanced AI chips to China, calling it a 'crazy' move that poses risks to national security.
Nvidia's Role: The approval for Nvidia's H200 chips to be sold to China is seen as a significant mistake, especially since Nvidia supplies chips for Anthropic's AI models, including Claude.
China's AI Development: Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hasabis suggested that Chinese AI companies are lagging behind their European and American counterparts by about six months, downplaying the perceived threat.
China's Loan Prime Rate: The Loan Prime Rate for January 2026 in China remains unchanged at 3.00%, aligning with forecasts.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
