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NVIDIA and AMD AI Chips Face Security Scrutiny from China

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China has raised concerns about potential security flaws and backdoors in AI chips from NVIDIA and AMD, impacting the export of advanced processors to China. The Cyberspace Administration of China has demanded that NVIDIA prove the security of its H2O chips, citing national security risks. NVIDIA has denied the presence of any backdoors in its chips, emphasizing the importance of trustworthy systems. The ongoing dispute reflects broader geopolitical tensions and concerns over national security between the US and China. The situation highlights the challenges faced by US tech companies in navigating regulatory and security demands from different countries.

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

    China Demands Proof of AI Chip Security from NVIDIA

    China has raised concerns about potential security flaws and backdoors in NVIDIA's H2O chips, demanding proof of their security. NVIDIA has denied the presence of any backdoors, emphasizing the importance of trustworthy systems. The dispute reflects broader geopolitical tensions and national security concerns between the US and China. The Cyberspace Administration of China has called for NVIDIA to address risks associated with its H2O chips, citing potential backdoor capabilities. NVIDIA has taken a hard stance on the security and integrity of its chips, calling backdoors of any stripe unwanted. The situation highlights the challenges faced by US tech companies in navigating regulatory and security demands from different countries.

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  • China has questioned the security of AI chips from NVIDIA and AMD, specifically demanding proof that NVIDIA's 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 associated with its H2O chips, citing potential backdoor capabilities.

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  • NVIDIA has denied the presence of any backdoors in its chips, stating that such practices would undermine global digital infrastructure and trust in US technology.

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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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  • The dispute reflects broader geopolitical tensions and national security concerns between the US and China.

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  • China has been working on creating its own information technology ecosystem, including AI chips, as part of a multidecade project.

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  • Despite the US ban, China is believed to have obtained 140,000 AI chips in 2024, raising concerns about the diversion of sensitive US technology.

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