Tag: Controls
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US Government Targets NVIDIA Chip Smuggling with Location Tracking
Published: at 03:03 PMThe U.S. government is working with NVIDIA to implement location tracking on advanced GPUs to prevent smuggling to restricted countries, potentially impacting the market and raising privacy concerns.
NVIDIA Reportedly Developing Further Cut-Down H20 AI GPU for China to Comply with US Export Rules
Published: at 09:41 AMNVIDIA is reportedly developing an even more restricted version of its H20 AI GPU for the Chinese market to comply with stringent US export regulations, further limiting China's access to advanced AI hardware.
China's Export Controls Hit AMD's Datacenter GPU Business
Published: at 07:51 AMChina's export controls on high-performance AMD GPUs restricts sales in a major market, hindering growth, and potentially accelerating Chinese domestic GPU development. This highlights tech rivalry and the geopolitical significance of semiconductors.
US Senator Cracks Down on Chip Smuggling to China
Published: at 06:19 AMA US Senator is pushing for increased measures against the illegal export of advanced semiconductors to China, highlighting the importance of securing US technological advantages and national security.
US Politician Proposes Tracking and Bricking NVIDIA GPUs Sold to China
Published: at 11:46 AMA US politician suggests embedding tracking technology into NVIDIA GPUs, enabling remote disabling if used in China to enforce export controls. This proposal raises significant technical, economic, and ethical concerns.
US Considers Reworking GPU Export Controls Following Industry Concerns
Published: at 03:25 AMThe US government is considering revising GPU export controls to China, following industry concerns about overly broad restrictions impacting commercial sales and competitiveness. The goal is to refine the regulations to better target military applications.
Biden's AI Chip Restrictions Threaten India's GPU Ambitions
Published: at 02:16 AMStricter US AI chip export rules threaten to hinder India's AI development by restricting access to crucial GPUs from Nvidia and AMD, highlighting India's dependence on foreign semiconductors and the need for domestic manufacturing.
US Lawmakers Propose GPU Tracking to Combat Smuggling
Published: at 02:03 PMUS lawmakers are proposing GPU tracking to combat smuggling and illegal exports to adversaries like China and Russia. The effort raises concerns about privacy, circumvention, and the impact on GPU manufacturers and consumers.
AI Firm Claims NVIDIA GPUs Smuggled in Lobsters: A "Tall Tale" or Serious Allegation?
Published: at 05:38 AMAn AI firm alleges NVIDIA GPUs are smuggled in lobster shipments to China, circumventing export restrictions. NVIDIA dismisses it as a "tall tale," but it highlights the high demand and potential risks related to GPU exports.
NVIDIA Responds to GPU Smuggling Claims into China via Baby Strollers
Published: at 08:15 PMNVIDIA is investigating claims that its GPUs, particularly the RTX 4090, are being smuggled into China to circumvent export restrictions. The company is cooperating with law enforcement, highlighting the challenge of enforcing these controls.