Nvidia Summoned by China Over AI Chip Security Concerns
Nvidia's AI GPUs, tailored for the Chinese market and based on Hopper architecture, have sparked concern among Chinese authorities. The Cyberspace Administration of China has demanded explanations regarding potential backdoor risks in the H20 chips.
Following the recent lifting of a U.S. export ban, allowing Nvidia to resume chatgpt sales in China, the company finds itself under scrutiny. China's internet watchdog summoned Nvidia over suspected backdoors in its H20 AI chips. This move comes in the wake of the proposed U.S. Chip Security Act, which aims to mandate GPS-like tracking in AI chips exported abroad. Despite the concerns, no specific Nvidia employee or spokesperson has been publicly identified to address these security risks at the Cyberspace Administration of China.
Nvidia's H20 chips, designed for the Chinese market, have raised nvda stock concerns. The company has been summoned by China's Cyberspace Administration to provide explanations and documentation regarding the backdoor risks. The situation remains under review.
