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Silicon shadows: inside the black market for AI chips
As the US tightens export controls, a thriving black market is helping advanced AI semiconductors reach China
TL;DR
- A thriving black market is supplying China with advanced AI semiconductors.
- This black market operates despite tightened U.S. export controls.
- The trade allows China to acquire critical AI technology.
- Enforcing export bans on advanced AI components presents challenges.