On September 7, 2025, Chinese authorities opened a security investigation into Nvidia 's H20 artificial intelligence chip for the domestic market, following reports of possible "backdoors" that allowed unauthorized tracking. This comes amid calls by US lawmakers to include tracking devices in chips exported to China, linking the issue directly to the geopolitical conflict between Washington and Beijing. Nvidia has denied the allegations, emphasizing its commitment to transparency and security standards in chip design. The investigation reflects the intensifying competition in the AI sector - with China countering hacking concerns with US attempts to restrict the export of sensitive technologies. There is no reliable figure on H20's sales volume or its share of the Chinese market.
Nvidia is facing a Chinese security investigation over its H20 chip.
