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AI Server Probe: Workers Detained in Taiwan
2 Jul
Summary
- Two Super Micro workers detained; two others bailed in AI server probe.
- Investigation involves alleged illegal export of Nvidia AI chips.
- Super Micro states it is not a target of the Taiwanese investigation.
Two workers at Super Micro's Taiwan unit have been detained, with two others released on bail, as Taiwanese prosecutors investigate the alleged illegal export of advanced AI servers. These servers contain Nvidia chips, subject to U.S. export controls prohibiting sales to China. The detained employees are among six individuals questioned in connection with alleged document forgery and breach of trust.
Super Micro has clarified that it is not the target of this ongoing investigation, which began several months ago. The company is cooperating with Taiwanese authorities, granting them access to employee devices and placing the four involved workers on administrative leave. This development follows an earlier probe in May that resulted in the detention of three individuals suspected of illegally exporting similar AI servers.
This situation highlights Taiwan's crucial role in global AI chip production and its efforts to enforce export controls against China. The U.S. Justice Department has also previously charged individuals associated with Super Micro for allegedly smuggling significant amounts of U.S. AI technology to China, violating export laws.
