Nvidia and Super Micro Staff Charged Over China AI Server Exports
Taiwanese prosecutors charged nine people, including one from Nvidia and two from Super Micro, for exporting high-end AI servers to mainland China without proper authorization. The exports, which included 74 B300 graphics processing units (GPUs), were made in violation of U.S. export controls aimed at preventing advanced technology from falling into Chinese hands.
The charges come as part of a broader effort by the United States to limit its rival's access to cutting-edge AI infrastructure. In April 2025, the U.S. required licenses for exports of Nvidia's H20 chips to China, before allowing some sales to resume later that year. The restrictions are aimed at preventing the misuse of advanced technology in areas such as military and surveillance applications.
Nvidia spokesperson Patrick Rutherford said the company will work with Taiwanese authorities to resolve the allegations 'as quickly as possible.' Super Micro also released a statement saying it had cooperated fully with the investigation and would continue to enhance its export compliance program.