The Department of Justice is investigating potential chip shipments from companies like Nvidia and Super Micro Computer to China.
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Updated oct 19
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The Department of Justice is investigating potential chip shipments from companies like Nvidia and Super Micro Computer to China.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.FBI and DOJ indicted Super Micro co-founder over smuggling Nvidia export-controlled chips.1 source
DOJ formally charges Nvidia regarding illegal chip smuggling to China.1 source
- APEX is under US probe for allegedly smuggling AI chips and facilitating shipments to China.Sub-event
- Supermicro servers containing Nvidia AI chips were found bound for China, coinciding with a raid on Supermicro's Taiwan office.Sub-event
Smuggling of advanced Nvidia chips to China under investigation, involving executive detentions and Hong Kong transit.1 source
DOJ is investigating potential chip shipments to China involving Nvidia and Super Micro Computer.1 source
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Nvidia
American multinational technology company
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