Nvidia Corporation has stated that its H20 chips do not contain any 'backdoors' that could allow third parties access to devices. This statement comes amidst inquiries from Chinese authorities and scrutiny from US lawmakers.
Nvidia's Safety Claims
Nvidia has asserted that its H20 chips do not include any 'backdoors' that would enable remote access or control over devices. A company spokesperson emphasized, 'Cybersecurity is of the utmost importance to us. Nvidia chips do not have any ‘backdoors’ that would allow someone to remotely access or control them.'
Chinese Regulators' Inquiries
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has demanded Nvidia provide clarifications and relevant documentation regarding security threats, including potential vulnerabilities and backdoors in H20 chips shipped to the country. The regulator noted previous concerns over serious vulnerabilities in the American company's AI processors.
Political Response in the US
Republican Senator Tom Cotton and a group of bipartisan lawmakers introduced the U.S. Chip Security Act, which would require semiconductor companies to implement security mechanisms and geolocation features in their processors. Some experts pointed out that tracking technologies already exist in Nvidia's products.
Thus, Nvidia is attempting to balance its plans to resume H20 chip sales in China with the regulatory demands from both sides regarding technology safety and oversight, while seeking to affirm their reliability.
