Tag: export controls
U.S. Halts Shipments of Chip Manufacturing Equipment to Hua Hong Semiconductor
The U.S. Commerce Department has blocked shipments of chipmaking equipment to two Hua Hong Semiconductor plants amid expanding export restrictions.
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Nvidia’s H200 AI Accelerators Yet to Enter Chinese Market Amid Regulatory Hurdles
Nvidia has not delivered any H200 AI accelerators to China due to extended export licensing delays and resistance from Chinese authorities.
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Samsung and SK Hynix Boost Investments in Chinese Memory Chip Plants Amid DRAM and NAND Shortages
Samsung and SK Hynix sharply increase investments in Chinese memory chip manufacturing to address the ongoing DRAM and NAND supply deficits fueled by AI demand.
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Top Supermicro Executives in US Charged with Illicit AI Chip Exports to China
Senior Supermicro officials in the US face charges for allegedly smuggling AI accelerator chips to China amid tightening export controls.
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Key Metals for Chip Manufacturing See Prices Surge Amid Supply Disruptions
Prices of essential metals for semiconductor production have more than doubled due to supply chain issues and geopolitical tensions.
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US Drops Proposal to Restrict AI Chip Sales to Countries Building American Data Centers
The US government abandons plans to limit AI chip exports solely to nations developing US-based data center infrastructure.
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US Proposes Export Quotas on AI Chips Linked to Data Center Commitments
The US government plans to restrict AI chip exports by requiring foreign recipients to build data centers domestically or ensure secure use.
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Investigation Uncovers Direct Smuggling of Nvidia AI Accelerators from US to China
An investigation reveals smugglers purchasing Nvidia AI accelerators directly in the US for illegal shipments to China.
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U.S. Department of Commerce Confirms No Nvidia H200 Accelerators Shipped to China Yet
Despite approval last year, no Nvidia H200 AI accelerators have been delivered to China due to procedural delays, U.S. Commerce Department reveals.
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Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek Allegedly Used Nvidia Blackwell GPUs Despite US Export Ban
Reports suggest Chinese AI company DeepSeek trained its latest model using Nvidia Blackwell GPUs, despite US export controls banning such hardware.
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Applied Materials Fined $252 Million for Supplying Sanctioned Equipment to Chinese Chipmaker SMIC
Applied Materials has been fined $252 million by U.S. authorities for selling restricted semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China’s SMIC.
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US Regulatory Hurdles Delay Nvidia H200 Shipments to China Despite Trump Approval
Nvidia’s authorized sales of H200 accelerators to China remain stalled as US security reviews continue to block actual shipments.
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