Worth knowing
The US let Nvidia sell chips to an empty office in China
This highlights critical gaps in the enforcement of US export controls designed to restrict China's access to advanced AI hardware.
Reported by The Verge ·
What happened
A New York Times investigation found that New Matrix, a Chinese firm cleared to handle Nvidia's H200 AI chips, has empty offices and little evidence of actually existing. This has raised concerns that neither Nvidia nor the US Commerce Department are conducting proper due diligence when vetting approved companies.
Who it’s about
- Nvidia
- New Matrix
- H200