Nvidia responds to AI chip shortage: extensive trial of Blackwell samples to increase production in the second half of the year. In response to the news of the delayed release of Nvidia AI chips, on August 4th, Nvidia responded to reporters by saying, "As we have previously stated, the demand for Hopper is very strong, and Blackwell sample trials have begun widely, with production expected to increase in the second half of the year. Besides, we do not comment on rumors Previously, media reports stated that design flaws in Nvidia's AI chips could lead to a delay of three months or more in release, affecting customers such as Meta, Google, and Microsoft.