U.S. Charges Chinese Nationals Over Nvidia AI Chip Exports

Two Chinese nationals in California were charged with illegally exporting Nvidia AI chips, including the advanced H100 units, to China without proper licenses, highlighting ongoing concerns over the smuggling of sensitive semiconductor technology and U.S. export restrictions. The defendants' company, ALX Solutions, allegedly used transshipment points in Malaysia, and the case underscores the broader geopolitical and security issues surrounding advanced microchip exports to China.