US Department of Justice

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Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026

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  1. Charges Filed

    Federal prosecutors announce charges against three individuals in the smuggling scheme.

  2. Regulations Tightened

    US updates rules to close loopholes and include more advanced chip models.

  3. Export Controls Enacted

    US Bureau of Industry and Security announces sweeping restrictions on AI chip exports to China.

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US Charges Three in Scheme to Smuggle Nvidia AI Chips to China

Federal prosecutors have charged three individuals for allegedly orchestrating a scheme to bypass US export controls and smuggle advanced Nvidia AI chips into China. The case highlights the escalating enforcement of trade restrictions designed to prevent high-performance computing technology from being used for Chinese military modernization.

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