Overview

• Nvidia has dismissed reports that its AI chips were smuggled into China using methods such as hiding them in prosthetic baby bumps and alongside live lobsters, calling the claims 'tall tales.'
• The company is working on new Blackwell-based AI chips designed to meet U.S. export regulations, with prototypes expected as early as June, according to reports.
• Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently warned U.S. lawmakers that stricter export controls could strengthen competitors like Huawei, which is rapidly advancing its AI chip capabilities.
• Anthropic, a U.S.-based AI firm, has called for stricter enforcement of the upcoming AI Diffusion Rule, citing documented smuggling incidents and national security concerns.
• The AI Diffusion Rule, set to take effect on May 15, introduces tiered restrictions on exporting advanced AI technologies to prioritize U.S. allies and limit China's access.