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The chips are critical to Huawei's AI ambitions, as domestic Chinese suppliers struggle to meet demand.
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Smugglers are exploiting a loophole in U.S. export controls to get advanced South Korean memory chips into China. The chips are critical to Huawei’s AI ambitions, as domestic suppliers struggle to meet demand. Read more:Read original on X
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The alleged purchases through a company founded in 2023 highlight risks in AI chip supply chains.
Its makers say strong Chinese open models ship with state-aligned behavior built into their weights.
The reported cancellation shows government pressure can reshape large AI infrastructure deals with Chinese firms.
The move follows Washington's plan to restrict access to top chips, and Nvidia has halved its approved Asian customers.