SINGAPORE—Chinese artificial-intelligence developers have found a way to use the most advanced American chips without bringing them to China. The tactic comes in response to U.S. export controls that have prevented Chinese companies from directly importing sought after AI chips developed by U.S.-based Nvidia While it is still possible for Chinese users to physically bring Nvidia’s chips to China by tapping a network of gray-market sellers, the process is cumbersome and can’t supply all the needs of big users. One entrepreneur helping Chinese companies overcome the hurdles is Derek Aw, a former bitcoin miner. Read More...
SINGAPORE—Chinese artificial-intelligence developers have found a way to use the most advanced American chips without bringing them to China. The tactic comes in response to U.S. export controls that have prevented Chinese companies from directly importing sought after AI chips developed by U.S.-based Nvidia While it is still possible for Chinese users to physically bring Nvidia’s chips to China by tapping a network of gray-market sellers, the process is cumbersome and can’t supply all the needs of big users. One entrepreneur helping Chinese companies overcome the hurdles is Derek Aw, a former bitcoin miner.
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