IndiaTaiwanese prosecutors have detained an Nvidia employee and conducted searches of their home and office in connection with an investigation into the smuggling of AI chips to China. The case is part of a broader probe into alleged violations of U.S. trade restrictions, where Nvidia's AI accelerators are suspected of being illegally exported. This marks the first known instance of Taiwanese authorities taking legal action against an Nvidia employee. Earlier this year, three individuals were detained for allegedly smuggling Nvidia chips to China via Japan, with some linked to Super Micro Computer Inc. The investigation continues to examine potential illegal shipments through other countries.
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