China’s cyberspace regulator summons Nvidia to explain H20 chip’s ‘back-door’ risks

China’s cyberspace regulator summons Nvidia to explain H20 chip’s ‘back-door’ risks

China’s cyberspace regulator has summoned Nvidia to explain whether its H20 chips have any “back-door safety” risks, casting a shadow over the US chip giant’s local operations. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the agency responsible for cybersecurity, said in a statement on Thursday that it had summoned and interviewed Nvidia regarding the risks associated…

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Nvidia places huge order of its most powerful AI chip in China but why it may not meet demands

Nvidia places huge order of its most powerful AI chip in China but why it may not meet demands

Nvidia has reportedly placed a significant order for H20 chipsets with contract manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) last week. News agency Reuters report that this move signals a change in strategy, citing sources as saying that strong Chinese demand has prompted Nvidia to increase production rather than solely rely on its existing stockpile.The report…

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Chip war: China amends ‘place of origin’ in boost to local semiconductor manufacturers

Chip war: China amends ‘place of origin’ in boost to local semiconductor manufacturers

China has clarified the place of origin for integrated circuits (ICs) amid an escalating US-China tariff war, which is expected to give local semiconductor foundries a significant boost, potentially undermining US President Donald Trump’s plan to bring manufacturing back to America. The state-backed China Semiconductor Industry Association (CSIA) informed its members on Friday, citing customs…

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US President Donald Trump says he threatened Apple chipmaker with 100% tax: ‘TSMC, I gave them no money… all I did was say…’

US President Donald Trump says he threatened Apple chipmaker with 100% tax: ‘TSMC, I gave them no money… all I did was say…’

US President Donald Trump has stated that he told the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) that it will be subjected to a tax of up to 100% should the company fail to construct its planned factories within the country. This development coincides with a separate report indicating that the Apple chipmaker could potentially face a…

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How TSMC’s Huawei mistake may cost it $1 billion fine in the US

How TSMC’s Huawei mistake may cost it $1 billion fine in the US

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, is under investigation by the US Department of Commerce for allegedly violating export control regulations. The probe centers on a chip manufactured by TSMC for Sophgo, a China-based chip design company, which reportedly ended up in Huawei’s high-end Ascend 910B artificial intelligence processor. Huawei has…

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Taiwan’s President on TSMC’s $100 billion US chip investment: The government did not … |

Taiwan’s President on TSMC’s $100 billion US chip investment: The government did not … |

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has defended Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company‘s (TSMC) decision to invest $100 billion in the United States, insisting at a joint news conference that the move was driven by business necessity rather than political pressure from the Trump administration.“TSMC’s decision is necessary for its future development. The government did not face pressure…

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