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The US let Nvidia sell chips to an empty office in China

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Briefings

A New York Times report alleges that Nvidia approved Chinese firm New Matrix to handle H200 AI chips, yet the company has no physical presence and only a 17-month-old online footprint. The Verge notes that the building's directory offers no contact information, suggesting the entity may be a shell or non-existent. This raises concerns about Nvidia's vetting process for Chinese firms handling advanced AI chips.

Key points

• New Matrix was created 17 months ago and has no physical office or contact information listed in local directories.
• The New York Times reports that New Matrix was approved by Nvidia to handle H200 AI chips despite having no operational presence.

Context

The article highlights a potential security risk as Nvidia may be vetting Chinese firms cleared to handle the company's H200 AI chips. The Verge notes that the building's directory offers no contact information, suggesting the entity may be a shell or non-existent.

Limitations

The article relies on a single source (The New York Times) and does not confirm the existence of New Matrix or the specific nature of its approval process. The Verge notes that the company has only a 17-month-old online footprint with scant information available.

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