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Chinese regulators summon Nvidia representatives. Photo: Bloomberg . |
Chinese authorities said they have summoned Nvidia representatives to clarify security risks related to the H20 line of artificial intelligence chips being distributed in the country.
In a statement issued on July 31, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said that some computer chips produced by Nvidia had exposed “serious security issues” that affected network security and user data. The agency asserted that the summons were to ensure compliance with China’s Cybersecurity Law, Data Privacy Law, and Personal Information Protection Law.
According to CAC, AI experts in the US have revealed that Nvidia's chips are equipped with tracking and positioning technology and have the ability to remotely shut down. Previously, some US lawmakers proposed requiring exported chips to integrate control features, especially for the Chinese market. CAC said it had asked Nvidia to provide technical documentation and specific explanations of security risks related to the H20 chip line.
The H20 is one of Nvidia’s AI chips specifically designed to comply with export restrictions imposed by the US government in 2024 that are intended to limit China’s access to advanced semiconductor technology. The chips are modified versions of higher-performance models such as the H100 and A100, which are banned from being exported directly to the East Asian country.
In early July, both Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) confirmed that they would continue to supply some AI chips to the Chinese market, after receiving assurances from the US government that such shipments would be approved. This was a significant change from the strict export control policy established under the Trump administration.
The incident highlights growing high-tech sensitivities between the world’s two largest economies. While the US tightens controls on AI exports, China has also stepped up cybersecurity checks on foreign tech products, especially as geopolitical tensions show no signs of abating.
Nvidia has not yet made an official comment on the announcement from China.
Source: https://znews.vn/trung-quoc-yeu-cau-kiem-tra-chip-nvidia-post1573091.html
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