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Singapore Confirms Probe of Nvidia Client Megaspeed as U.S. Scrutiny Mounts

The case tests how effectively export controls curb China’s access to advanced AI chips.

Overview

  • The Singapore Police Force said it is investigating Megaspeed for suspected breaches of domestic laws tied to export controls.
  • The New York Times reported that the U.S. Commerce Department is examining whether Megaspeed skirted American export rules.
  • Nvidia said it engaged U.S. officials, conducted on-site checks at Megaspeed this week, and found no evidence of product diversion while confirming a small commercial cloud operation permitted under current rules.
  • Reporting says Megaspeed bought nearly $2 billion of advanced Nvidia processors through a Malaysian subsidiary and used data centers in Malaysia and Indonesia that appeared to serve customers in China.
  • Malaysia began requiring permits in July for exports and transfers of Nvidia chips, reflecting tighter regional oversight following concerns about routing through Southeast Asia.