Supermicro Denies Being Target in Taiwan AI Server Probe
Super Micro Computer (Supermicro) has rejected reports that it is the target of an investigation into the alleged resale to China of AI servers equipped with Nvidia chips. The company says its Taiwan offices were not raided, as had been reported, and that it has been cooperating with authorities for months.
Supermicro Denies Taiwan Probe Target Claims
REPORTER:
Supermicro is denying media reports that it is a target of a Taiwanese investigation into the alleged re-sale of AI servers to China and says its Taiwan offices were not raided by authorities.
Supermicro was reportedly linked to an investigation into a scheme to sell AI servers equipped with Nvidia chips to China. However, in a letter to customers, Supermicro said it was not a target of the investigation and that it had been cooperating with authorities for months. It said four Supermicro Taiwan employees were detained for questioning over product sales to another local company, and that the company coordinated with authorities to provide access to their desks and electronic devices.
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Supermicro Says Taiwan Office Was Not Searched
REPORTER:
Supermicro says its Taiwan office was not searched by authorities, after reports linked the company to a Taiwanese investigation into the alleged re-sale of AI chips to China.
Taiwanese authorities searched several companies this week, including Supermicro's Asia-Pacific headquarters, Qingyun Technology, and CETC. However, in a letter to customers, Supermicro said its Taiwan office is not a target of the investigation. He said four Supermicro Taiwan employees were detained for questioning on June 29 over product sales to a Taiwanese technology company. It added that the company has been cooperating with Taiwanese authorities.
