Moonshot AI Seeks Nvidia Blackwell Chips in European Data Centers

Chinese laboratory Moonshot AI has begun negotiations to rent processing capacity in data centers located in Europe. The company aims to access Nvidia's advanced Blackwell chips to train and operate its artificial intelligence models.

Export restrictions imposed by the United States prevent the direct sale of these high-performance components to China. The American government seeks to maintain its technological edge in the artificial intelligence sector against Chinese developers.

Moonshot's strategy involves using cloud services operated by foreign companies that house the chips on European soil. This practice exploits a loophole in American legislation which does not yet broadly regulate remote access to hardware through overseas cloud services.

Reports suggest the company has sought deals to utilize clusters featuring thousands of Blackwell graphics processing units. The Chinese lab has shown an aggressive stance in its pursuit of computing power to support its Kimi model family.

The White House had previously monitored Moonshot's remote access to Nvidia chips through facilities in Thailand. The case highlights the challenge American authorities face in controlling the flow of sensitive technology within a globalized market.