China ups pressure on Nvidia over chip security, fueling cyber review risks
By MLex Staff ( August 12, 2025, 09:23 GMT | Comment) -- China's propaganda engine is turning up the heat on Nvidia following a recent summons by the country’s Internet regulator, suggesting heightened risk of a cybersecurity review that reflects the broader regulatory and geopolitical headwinds the company must navigate. On July 31, the Cyberspace Administration of China summoned Nvidia representatives to address security concerns over its H20 computing chips, including the possibility of embedded “backdoors.” Officials demanded explanations and supporting documentation. China's propaganda engine is turning up the heat on Nvidia following a recent summons by the country’s Internet regulator, suggesting heightened risk of a cybersecurity review that reflects the broader regulatory and geopolitical headwinds the company must navigate....
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