Tighter U.S. export controls can slow Western tech diffusion while nudging third countries toward Chinese AI frameworks that are easier to access. Over time, adoption inertia can lock in Beijing‑aligned standards even without military or economic coercion.
— It warns that export controls may unintentionally cede long‑run rule‑writing to China if not paired with allied standards and open alternatives.
msmash
2025.09.17
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U.S. export controls helped push ecosystems toward Chinese AI stacks; China now amplifies this by instructing domestic giants to halt Nvidia orders, further entrenching local standards over U.S. hardware.
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The article argues letting Nvidia keep selling downgraded chips won’t "lock in" Chinese dependence because Beijing is moving to restrict H20 imports and pivot to Huawei designs—echoing the risk that controls push ecosystems toward rival standards.
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