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California man accused of smuggling $300 million in AI chips to China
Original: California man’s smuggling scheme sent $300 million in AI hardware to China, feds say
Federal prosecutors say a California man ran a smuggling operation that illegally shipped roughly $300 million worth of US-made AI hardware, including restricted Nvidia chips, to buyers in China. The case highlights ongoing US efforts to block advanced semiconductors from reaching Chinese companies despite export controls, and has drawn attention to gaps in enforcement of the rules.
Why now: New federal charges spotlight how valuable AI chips are being illegally diverted to China despite US export controls.
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- California man’s smuggling scheme sent $300 million in AI hardware to China, feds say · Los Angeles Times
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