On September 16, 2025, Reuters reported that the RTX6000D chip designed by Nvidia specifically for China is facing corporate apathy. Although it is optimized to run AI models within US constraints, performance has not kept pace with current deep training needs. This reflects the importance of AI in determining the viability of hardware: If a chip doesn't meet modeling requirements, it quickly loses value. This weakness is expected to accelerate Chinese companies' investment in localized AI alternatives and strengthen their independence in the processor sector. The story shows how AI capabilities are becoming the standard by which technologies are judged.
Nvidia faces weak AI chip demand in China.
