Nvidia has significantly reduced the number of Asian companies eligible to purchase its artificial intelligence chips after introducing stricter compliance measures aimed at preventing unauthorized shipments to China. According to a report by the Financial Times, more than half of the chipmaker’s previous customers in Asia failed an initial review and were removed from its approved buyer list. The company has reportedly increased due diligence efforts in Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan, focusing particularly on neo-cloud providers. Customers that did not meet the new requirements can reapply after addressing compliance concerns. The stricter checks come as Washington continues to tighten controls on the export of advanced AI technologies to Chinese entities. Nvidia has reportedly begun conducting on-site inspections of customer data centres, reviewing contracts, and interviewing end users before approving purchases.
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