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Nvidia has stated that its products do not contain backdoors that would allow for remote access or control. This declaration comes after China summoned the company to address concerns over “serious security issues.”
In an effort to safeguard data privacy for Chinese users, the Cyberspace Administration of China held discussions with Nvidia regarding the country’s Cybersecurity Law, Data Security Law, and Personal Information Protection Law. During these talks, the company was asked to clarify whether its H20 chips—designed specifically for China—pose any backdoor security risks.
Nvidia emphasized the importance of cybersecurity on the same day.
The country’s internet regulator expressed concerns over a proposed US bill that would require advanced chips sold abroad to include tracking and positioning capabilities.
According to a Reuters report from May 5, a US congressman was preparing to introduce legislation that would mandate tracking systems on Nvidia chips in the upcoming weeks.
On May 19, the US House of Representatives’ Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party proposed the Chip Security Act. The bill would require US chip manufacturers to include location verification modules in advanced chips subject to export controls to prevent unauthorized transfers.
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