Overview

• The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security clarified that using Huawei Ascend 910B, 910C, and 910D chips anywhere in the world breaches existing export controls.
• Huawei’s AI processors are subject to these regulations due to their reliance on U.S. technology or manufacturing equipment.
• Companies found using these chips could face criminal penalties for violating U.S. export laws.
• The guidance reflects growing U.S. concerns over Huawei’s rapid advancements in AI hardware, which it claims outperforms Nvidia in key metrics.
• This announcement is an interpretation of existing rules, not a new regulation, emphasizing stricter enforcement of export policies.