China Summons Nvidia Over 'Backdoor' Security Risks in H20 AI Chips
Just weeks after the U.S. eased export controls, Beijing's regulators are demanding answers from Nvidia, injecting fresh uncertainty into the U.S.-China tech rivalry.
China Summons Nvidia Over 'Backdoor' Security Risks in H20 AI Chips
China's top internet regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), has summoned representatives from Nvidia over alleged "backdoor safety risks" in the H20 AI chips the company plans to sell in the Chinese market.
The Allegation
The CAC is demanding an explanation for claims that the chips could be remotely tracked, located, and disabled. The move comes just two weeks after the Trump administration reversed a de facto ban on the H20 chip, which was seen as a key concession in broader U.S.-China trade talks.
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