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California tech CEO charged in $300 million Nvidia chip smuggling scheme
Original: California tech CEO charged in $300 million scheme to smuggle Nvidia chips to China
A California technology CEO has been charged over an alleged $300 million scheme to smuggle Nvidia chips to China, circumventing US export controls on advanced semiconductors. The case highlights ongoing US efforts to block China's access to cutting-edge AI hardware, and comes as enforcement against illicit chip diversion has intensified.
Why now: US-China tech tensions and enforcement of Nvidia export restrictions make semiconductor smuggling allegations high-profile news.
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- California tech CEO charged in $300 million scheme to smuggle Nvidia chips to China · Startup Fortune
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