The four suspects allegedly sent 400 Nvidia A100 units in two shipments (the chips can cost up to $20,000 each). The group also tried to export Nvidia's more advanced H100 and H200 GPUs to China, but law enforcement seized the shipments. In total, the suspects allegedly received over $3.89 million in wire transfers from unidentified Chinese buyers. US officials have become increasingly worried about Chinese companies finding ways to source Nvidia GPUs, despite export controls. The US is concerned that these GPUs could be used to power AI technologies that bolster China’s military, while also unleashing new surveillance tools. The suspects now face up to 50 years in prison if convicted on all charges, which also include money laundering, in addition to the smuggling and export control violations. #NvidiaGPUs #ExportControls #TechSmuggling #AIChips #USChinaTensions 📸: PCGamer, Nvidia Like what you're reading? Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred sourc...