Commerce Secretary Lutnick Accused of Shielding Nvidia Amid AI Chip Export Concerns

Critics say Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and his department have taken a softer line than expected on Nvidia, shielding the company as concerns grow over AI chip sales to firms like Megaspeed.

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2026-11-13 01:28 · New York Times Technology
Howard Lutnick Took Softer Line on Nvidia as Calls for Tougher Controls Grew

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