How subsidiary of a blacklisted Chinese company ‘fooled’ US to get banned Nvidia chips

Despite US export bans, Chinese AI firms are acquiring Nvidia’s advanced chips through complex international routes. A recent deal saw thousands of Blackwell chips reach Jakarta, destined for a Chinese company, via a US subsidiary and an Indonesian telecom provider. This workaround highlights significant gaps in US technology control strategy, alarming national security officials who fear military applications. Nvidia’s CEO has voiced concerns about the economic impact of these restrictions on American businesses.