WITH SMUGGLERS AND FRONT COMPANIES, CHINA IS SKIRTING AMERICAN A.I. BANS

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Despite U.S. restrictions aimed at preventing the export of AI chips to China, an active black market thrives, allowing sizable transactions like a reported $103 million deal involving Nvidia chips. Efforts to circumvent bans involve creating new companies, deceptive shipping practices, and relying on international distribution gaps. The underground trade persists, catalyzing debates over the effectiveness of U.S. export controls and their impact on American tech companies versus Chinese competitors.