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Report says US suspects AI servers with Nvidia chips were routed through Southeast Asia to China.
US prosecutors suspect Thailand’s OBON Corp acted as 'Company-1' routing Nvidia AI servers to China.
KEY POINTS
- Servers containing advanced Nvidia chips allegedly passed through Taiwan and Thailand before reaching Alibaba.
- The alleged smuggling network moved at least $2.5 billion in AI technology, including $500 million in spring 2025.
- Alibaba denies using banned Nvidia chips or any business ties to OBON, Super Micro, or intermediaries.
- Nvidia stated its expectation for partners’ compliance but did not confirm the specific alleged shipments.
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