NVIDIA has successfully lobbied against a legislative measure that would have limited its ability to sell advanced artificial intelligence chips to China. The provision, known as the Gain AI Act, was left out of a must-pass annual defense bill. This would have required chipmakers to prioritize American customers before selling their powerful AI chips to China and other nations. The decision follows an intense lobbying effort, which included CEO Jensen Huang meeting with US President Donald Trump and other lawmakers. The White House had also reportedly sided with NVIDIA, lobbying against the provision. This outcome is a significant win for the company, averting potential restrictions on a key international market and bolstering its global competitiveness.