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Nvidia AI Chips Make It Into Chinese Military Amid US Ban

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Nvidia AI Chips Make It Into Chinese Military Amid US Ban

In a shocking revelation, it was ascertained that Chinese military entities, state-owned artificial intelligence research centers, and universities have actively purchased batches of Nvidia semiconductors banned by the U.S. for export to China. These sales underscore the challenges faced by the U.S. in completely cutting off China’s access to advanced AI chips. It’s a concern for the U.S. as these chips are crucial for breakthroughs in AI and high-end military computers.

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Nvidia’s Deal With Chinese Government And Military

Advanced U.S. AI chip transactions in China are not illegal despite the U.S. ban, paving the way for such purchases. Therefore, publicly available tender documents show numerous Chinese entities acquiring Nvidia semiconductors. These include A100 and the more powerful H100 chips, both banned from export to China and Hong Kong in 2021. Moreover, even A800 and H800 chips, developed by Nvidia for catering to the Chinese market amid restrictions, faced a ban last October.

Nvidia has been approached by prominent purchasers, such as elite universities and entities subject to U.S. export restrictions. These include the Harbin Institute of Technology and the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, according to a review by Reuters. In addition, these entities have been accused of involvement in military matters or affiliations with military bodies contrary to the U.S. national interest.

Furthermore, the GPUs manufactured by Nvidia are widely recognized as superior for AI-related activities. They efficiently process large amounts of data required for machine learning. Hence, the persistent demand for the banned Nvidia AI chips highlights the absence of satisfactory alternatives for Chinese firms. Thus, competing products from local companies like Huawei are expected to be less developed than those of Nvidia.

Also Read: Nvidia To Launch China-centric AI Chips Amid US Export Restrictions

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Regulatory Concerns In The U.S.

An underground market for the Nvidia AI chips in China has emerged after U.S. curbs. In these markets, Chinese vendors acquire excess stock of chips or import through companies locally incorporated in places like India, Taiwan, and Singapore. However, Nvidia asserts compliance with export control laws and vows to take action if customers engage in unlawful resale.

Nvidia’s spokesperson said, “If we learn that a customer has made an unlawful resale to third parties, we’ll take immediate and appropriate action.” On the other hand, U.S. authorities are determined to close loopholes in export restrictions. Thus, they aim to limit access to chips by units of Chinese companies located outside China. Nonetheless, despite these efforts, experts argue that achieving watertight export restrictions on small chips is unrealistic.

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