U.S. Export Controls
Coverage of U.S. Export Controls in the Nexus archive.
- DeepSeek’s AI chip plans
DeepSeek is developing its own AI chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia and Huawei, aiming to reshape China’s semiconductor industry. This move aligns with Chinese tech companies’ efforts to design in-house AI chips amid US export controls eroding Nvidia’s market share and Huawei’s growing dominance.
- Singapore seizes US$42.4 million bungalow linked to Nvidia chip fraud
Singapore authorities seized a S$55 million Good Class Bungalow and S$1 million in funds linked to a fraud conspiracy involving the illegal movement of Nvidia chips in violation of US export controls. The property is located at 12 Chee Hoon Avenue, and a prohibition of disposal order was issued as part of ongoing investigations.
- Kuaishou chip spin-off taps new funding for in-house designs amid US export controls
Kuaishou's chip spin-off TranStreams raised an undisclosed amount in a Series A+ financing round led by QF Capital. Chinese internet companies are expanding into semiconductor design to secure computing infrastructure amid AI growth and US export controls.
- Three Charged with Conspiring to Unlawfully Divert Cutting Edge U.S. Artificial Intelligence Technology to China
Three individuals - Yih-Shyan Liaw, Ruei-Tsang Chang, and Ting-Wei Sun - have been indicted for allegedly conspiring to illegally divert advanced U.S. artificial intelligence technology to China in violation of export control laws.