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Congress wants to know if Nvidia superchips slipped through Singapore to DeepSeek
- Nvidia faces scrutiny from US officials over potential export rule violations involving chips reaching China through Singapore and DeepSeek.
- The House Select Committee on China has requested information from Nvidia regarding how their chips may have been acquired by DeepSeek despite export restrictions.
- Concerns about loopholes and indirect channels circumventing export controls have been raised amidst allegations of Nvidia chips being diverted to China.
- Recent arrests in Singapore raised suspicions of fraudulent labeling of end-use customers of Nvidia chips for Chinese firms.
- Nvidia denies wrongdoing but is requested to provide detailed records of chip sales routed through Singapore and other regions by April 30.
- US lawmakers seek Nvidia's communications with DeepSeek and details on customers purchasing AI-related chips for scrutiny.
- The committee highlights the importance of preventing American innovation from benefiting adversaries like the CCP through Nvidia's technology.
- Amidst the escalating situation, Nvidia stresses compliance with US regulations and denies violating any rules related to chip exports.
- Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, traveled to China for discussions following the imposition of export controls on its H20 AI accelerators, causing a $5.5 billion charge.
- The trip signifies the impact of US trade policies, as companies like Nvidia navigate challenges and potential shifts in international business dynamics.
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