Nvidia, a leading semiconductor company, has revealed that the recently imposed U.S. export restrictions will hinder its ability to sell specific chips to the Chinese market. The new restrictions aim to prevent Beijing from accessing cutting-edge U.S. technologies that could strengthen its military capabilities.

In its official disclosure, Nvidia confirmed that the export restrictions will block the sale of two advanced AI chips specifically tailored for the Chinese market: the A800 and H800 models. These chips were initially created to adhere to previous export regulations. Additionally, one of Nvidia’s top-of-the-line gaming chips will be subject to restrictions, as will the L40S chip, announced in August. The company did not provide further comments beyond its filing.

The ramifications of the new export restrictions extend beyond Nvidia, affecting rival chip manufacturers, including Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel. Analysts predict that Intel’s Gaudi 2 chip, introduced in China in July, will face a ban under these regulations. Intel had previously developed a specific version of this chip to comply with last year’s export rules.

Intel refrained from commenting on the Gaudi 2 chip’s status and confirmed that it is currently assessing the implications of the new export restrictions. AMD’s AI chip, the MI250, may also fall within the scope of the tightened controls, potentially impacting its accessibility to the Chinese market. Analysts further speculate that AMD’s upcoming MI300 chip may likewise be subject to the new rules.

AMD chose not to provide a comment on the situation.

Nvidia’s filing indicates that the company might face the necessity of relocating some of its business operations out of countries subject to U.S. export restrictions. The recent expansion of export restrictions by the Biden administration has raised concerns about Nvidia’s ability to complete product development promptly, provide support to existing customers, and serve customers beyond the regions affected by the restrictions.

The new U.S. export restrictions have created a significant challenge for Nvidia by blocking the sale of its advanced AI chips and a high-end gaming chip designed for the Chinese market. As Nvidia grapples with these limitations, the impact may also ripple across the semiconductor industry, affecting Intel and AMD’s chip offerings. The global implications of these restrictions raise questions about business operations and customer support, emphasizing the broader influence of geopolitical decisions on technology companies and their products.