DeepSeek Investigated Over Alleged Purchase of Nvidia Chips Amid AI Chip Export Restrictions
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm, is being investigated by US authorities for allegedly bypassing export restrictions and acquiring Nvidia chips through a third party in Singapore.
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, is reportedly under investigation by US officials for allegedly acquiring advanced Nvidia semiconductors through third-party in Singapore. The acquisition may have potentially bypassed US export restrictions on AI-related chips to China. These restrictions aim to limit China's access to high-performance NVIDIA semiconductors which can be used for developing advanced AI systems. Additionally, Italy's data protection authority blocked access to DeepSeek to protect users' data and announced an investigation into the companies behind the chatbot. DeepSeek Blocked in Italy: Authority Blocks Access to Chinese AI Application To Protect Users’ Personal Data, Announces Probe Into Companies Behind Chatbot.
US Investigates if DeepSeek Acquired Nvidia Semiconductors via Singapore
BREAKING: Bloomberg reports the US is investigating whether DeepSeek illegally bought Nvidia chips through third parties in Singapore
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