China Advises Firms to Avoid Nvidia H20 Chips Amid Security Concerns
Main Idea
China advises firms to avoid Nvidia H20 chips due to security concerns, while Nvidia and AMD face US fees and allegations of backdoors.
Key Points
1. China recommends firms avoid Nvidia H20 chips, citing security concerns and potential backdoors.
2. Nvidia and AMD chips are subject to US fees, with companies required to pay up to 15% of revenue from Chinese sales.
3. Chinese authorities accuse Nvidia of implanting backdoors in H20 chips, enabling remote tracking and shutdown.
4. Despite political and security concerns, experts believe Nvidia and AMD chips will remain in demand in China.
5. The US government had planned to ban Nvidia H20 chip supply to China but abandoned the plan after Nvidia committed to investing in US AI.
Description
Key Highlights: China recommends firms avoid Nvidia H20 chips citing security concerns. Nvidia and AMD chips tied to hefty US fees and allegations of backdoors. Beijing presses companies to switch to domestic chips; impact already seen. In recent weeks, Chinese authorities have issued recommendations to several companies advising against the use of certain semiconductors, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. This directive specifically targets Nvidia's H20 chips. The guidance emphasizes that stat...
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