Chinese entities have circumvented US export bans to acquire high-end Nvidia AI chips through resellers.

The chips, used in server products from Supermicro, Dell, and Gigabyte, were sold to institutions like the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Transactions took place between November 20, 2023, and February 28, 2024, despite US sanctions aimed at impeding China's AI and military advancements.

In response to export restrictions, Nvidia has created less advanced versions of their products to meet compliance standards.

The US government is actively investigating breaches of chip export regulations and is vigilant in monitoring the movement of restricted technology.