NVIDIA's smuggling problem is getting worse
US officials have reportedly highlighted gaps in NVIDIA's due diligence over smuggling.
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October 2, 2026
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In short: NVIDIA's smuggling problem is getting worse
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NVIDIA's Smuggling Problem Is Getting Worse Following a high-profile arrest, some officials believe the company isn't doing enough. US prosecutors just charged a man with smuggling NVIDIA chips to China, and government officials are saying the company isn't doing all it could to stop the illegal activities, Bloomberg reported.
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