Nvidia moved to extend its dominance in artificial-intelligence hardware beyond data centers, unveiling the RTX Spark chip for Windows-based personal computers ahead of the Computex trade show in Taipei. The consumer push, backed by partnerships with Microsoft and major PC makers including Lenovo, HP and Dell, positions Nvidia against incumbents Intel, AMD and Apple in a nascent “AI PC” race. Analysts said the move could command premium prices and aims to keep developers within Nvidia’s software stack. The announcement coincided with fresh U.S. restrictions clarifying that exports of top-end AI chips to Chinese subsidiaries require licenses, underscoring geopolitical headwinds even as Nvidia’s valuation tops $5 trillion.
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