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China Raises Security Concerns Over NVIDIA and AMD AI Chips

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China has raised security concerns over the potential presence of backdoors in AI chips manufactured by NVIDIA and AMD. The Cyberspace Administration of China has demanded that NVIDIA prove its H2O chips do not have exploitable security flaws or backdoors. This development comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and export restrictions between the US and China. NVIDIA has denied the allegations, asserting that its chips do not contain backdoors, kill switches, or spyware. The company emphasizes that adding such features would undermine global digital infrastructure and trust in US technology. The situation highlights the broader geopolitical context, where both countries have historically used backdoors in technology for espionage and have leveraged the fear of backdoors to support various policies.

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  1. 13.08.2025 04:00 📰 1 articles · ⏱ 1mo ago

    China Demands Proof of Security in NVIDIA AI Chips

    China has raised security concerns over NVIDIA's H2O chips, demanding proof that they do not contain exploitable backdoors. The Cyberspace Administration of China has called for NVIDIA to address these risks, while NVIDIA has denied the allegations, asserting the integrity of its chips. The development comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and export restrictions between the US and China. The Chinese government has reportedly warned large companies against using NVIDIA's chips for national security applications, highlighting the strategic importance of AI chips in the broader context.

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  • China has demanded that NVIDIA prove its H2O chips do not have exploitable security flaws or backdoors.

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  • The Cyberspace Administration of China has called for NVIDIA to address risks that its H2O chips may have backdoor capabilities.

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  • NVIDIA has denied allegations of backdoors in its chips, stating that such features would undermine global digital infrastructure.

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  • The US government previously banned the export of high-end AI chips to China but allowed the shipment of less sophisticated processors with a 15% fee.

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  • China has reportedly warned large Chinese companies against using NVIDIA's chips for national security applications.

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  • Both the US and China have historically used backdoors in technology for espionage and to support various policies.

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  • China has embarked on a multidecade project to create its own information technology ecosystem, including AI chips.

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  • In 2024, China is thought to have obtained 140,000 AI chips despite the US ban.

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