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Aug 7, 2025 Explore the intriguing world of AI chip smuggling as two individuals are arrested for illegally sending NVIDIA chips to China. Discover the tangled web of the semiconductor industry and the geopolitical dance between the U.S. and China. Dive into Nvidia's reaction to these events, including their views on tracking technology in chips, and what it means for national security and the future of global digital infrastructure.
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AI Chips Smuggling Incident
- Two Chinese nationals were arrested in California for smuggling tens of millions of dollars worth of AI chips to China.
- They used a company called ALX Solutions to route shipments and circumvent export controls.
Smuggling Route and Chips
- The smuggled AI chips were likely NVIDIA's H100 GPUs, designed specifically for AI applications.
- They were shipped through Singapore and Malaysia to avoid direct export restrictions to China.
Singapore's Role in Chip Sales
- Singapore serves as a key transit hub for NVIDIA chip sales, possibly as a shell location for shipments to China.
- NVIDIA insists sales comply with rules, noting Singapore hosts many Asian company offices for payments.