US Commerce Department reportedly demands Nvidia investigate unauthorized chip exports to China
The US Commerce Department reportedly demanded that Nvidia investigate how export-controlled AI chips reached China through unauthorized channels. Nvidia responded that it is investigating gray market diversion and has instructed partners to prevent further unauthorized exports.
What happened
The US Commerce Department reportedly demanded that Nvidia investigate how its export-controlled AI chips reached China, according to news reports from late December 2024.
Nvidia responded that the company is investigating unauthorized distribution through gray markets and instructed business partners to prevent further unauthorized exports.
Reported impact
The reports indicate that export-controlled Nvidia chips destined for Super Micro Computer customers were diverted to China without authorization.
Governance controls
Nvidia stated it issued instructions to relevant parties prohibiting any forms of unauthorized product diversion or gray market redistribution.
Classification
Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.