A backlog at the Commerce Department is reportedly stalling Nvidia's H20 chip licenses

Group 1 - The U.S. Secretary of Commerce has allowed chipmakers like Nvidia to sell certain AI chips in China, but licensing delays persist [1] - Nvidia has not yet received a license to sell its H20 AI chips due to a backlog in the U.S. Department of Commerce [1][2] - National security experts are advocating for restrictions on Nvidia's sales of H20 AI chips to China, citing national security concerns [2] Group 2 - The U.S. Department of Commerce is experiencing a backlog of licensing applications due to staff losses and communication breakdowns with the industry [2]