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Nvidia responds to China's 'backdoor' security concerns with its H20 chips, says: Nvidia does not ...
Nvidia responds to China's 'backdoor' security concerns with its H20 chips, says: Nvidia does not ...

Time of India

time01-08-2025

  • Business
  • Time of India

Nvidia responds to China's 'backdoor' security concerns with its H20 chips, says: Nvidia does not ...

Chipset major Nvidia has now rejected the allegations of any hidden security vulnerabilities in its H20 AI chips, after China raised concerns. According to a recent Bloomberg report, Chinese government officials have summoned Nvidia representatives over alleged security risks related to Nvidia H20 AI chips. The Cyberspace Administration of China issued a statement regarding the same. The statement said that the chips had been exposed to serious security issues. Now a report by Reuters reveal that Nvidia has confirmed that its chips do not have backdoor entry. Nvidia responds to China's 'backdoor' security concerns in H20 chips As reported by Reuters, China's Cyberspace Administration (CAC) summoned Nvidia to a meeting to address fears that the chips might contain 'backdoors' capable of compromising user data and privacy. However, Nvidia has denied these claims and has revealed that Nvidia's H20 chips do to have any backdoor in their chips that would give anyone a remote way to access or control them. 'In a statement, an Nvidia spokesperson told Reuters, "Cybersecurity is critically important to us. Nvidia does not have 'backdoors' in our chips that would give anyone a remote way to access or control them." The White House and both houses of US Congress have proposed the idea of requiring U.S. chip firms to include location verification technology with their chips to prevent them from being diverted to countries where U.S. export laws ban sales. The separate bills and White House recommendation have not become a formal rule, and no technical requirements have been established. China summons Nvidia executives over H20 chip security risk For those unaware, as reported by Bloomberg, Chinese government officials have summoned Nvidia representatives over alleged security risks related to Nvidia H20 AI chips. The Cyberspace Administration of China issued a statement regarding the same. The statement said that the chips had been exposed to serious security issues. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Resmed AirSense 11 with flat 20% off ResMed Buy Now Undo Read Cyberspace Administration of China statement on Nvidia H20 chips security risk Recently, serious security issues with Nvidia's computing chips have been exposed Previously, US lawmakers called for advanced chips exported from the US to be equipped with tracking and location capabilities. US artificial intelligence experts revealed that Nvidia's computing chips have mature tracking and location and remote shutdown technologies. To safeguard the network and data security of Chinese users, and in accordance with the Cybersecurity Law, the Data Security Law, and the Personal Information Protection Law, the Cyberspace Administration of China summoned Nvidia on July 31, 2025, requesting that the company explain the backdoor security risks associated with its H20 computing chips sold to China and submit relevant supporting documentation. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now

China summons Nvidia executives over H20 chip security risk; says: Submit supporting documentation and explain the ....
China summons Nvidia executives over H20 chip security risk; says: Submit supporting documentation and explain the ....

Time of India

time31-07-2025

  • Business
  • Time of India

China summons Nvidia executives over H20 chip security risk; says: Submit supporting documentation and explain the ....

Nvidia's plan to woo China may not go as planned. The executives of the US-based AI chip giant Nvidia have reportedly been summon by Chinese authorities. According to a report in Bloomberg, Chinese government officials have summoned Nvidia representatives over alleged security risks related to Nvidia H20 AI chips. The Cyberspace Administration of China issued a statement regarding the same. The statement said that the chips had been exposed to serious security issues. Earlier this month, US chip companies Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) said that this month they would resume sales of some AI chips in China after securing Washington's assurances that such shipments would get approved. The move is being seen as a dramatic reversal from the Donald Trump administration's earlier stance on measures designed to limit Beijing's AI ambitions. Read Cyberspace Administration of China statement on Nvidia H20 chips security risk Recently, serious security issues with Nvidia's computing chips have been exposed Previously, US lawmakers called for advanced chips exported from the US to be equipped with tracking and location capabilities. US artificial intelligence experts revealed that Nvidia's computing chips have mature tracking and location and remote shutdown technologies. To safeguard the network and data security of Chinese users, and in accordance with the Cybersecurity Law, the Data Security Law, and the Personal Information Protection Law, the Cyberspace Administration of China summoned Nvidia on July 31, 2025, requesting that the company explain the backdoor security risks associated with its H20 computing chips sold to China and submit relevant supporting documentation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Learn More - How Donating Sperm May Support Your Income SpellRock Undo 20 national security experts sent letter to US government to stop sale of Nvidia H20 chips to China Recently, a group of 20 national security experts and former government officials sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick urging the Donald Trump administration to revert its decision to allow Nvidia to resume sale of Nvidia H20 AI chips in China. These security experts are upset with the Trump administration's decision to allow sale of Nvidia H20 advanced AI chips to China again. The the letter calls the decision a 'Strategic Misstep'. It claims that the decision will have detrimental effects on the US' AI 'edge' for both military and civilian use cases and went on to add that selling Nvidia H20 chips in China will worsen the existing AI chip bottleneck in the US and that these chips could be used to support China's military. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now

China's data protection rules prompt pause from major European research funders
China's data protection rules prompt pause from major European research funders

Time of India

time25-04-2025

  • Business
  • Time of India

China's data protection rules prompt pause from major European research funders

Shanghai: Several of Europe's biggest funders of scientific collaboration with China , in fields such as viruses and air quality, have put bilateral research programmes on hold due to concerns over Chinese data protection laws, funding agencies said. The suspension, which Reuters is reporting for the first time following queries to the agencies on funding, highlights the widening impact of a Chinese data protection law that has already impeded some business projects, as international institutions and companies assess how to navigate the regulations. While many countries require various protections and privacy safeguards for research involving their citizens, one of China's most recent laws - known as the Data Security Law - makes it illegal to share any "important data" with overseas partners without approval. Three European funding agencies - the German Research Foundation, Swedish Research Council and Swiss National Science Foundation - told Reuters that they had not offered new co-funding for projects with the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) since 2021, the year the law took effect. They said they would not jointly fund new research projects with the NSFC due to concerns over access to data, potential conflict with local data law, or legal liabilities for themselves or research institutes for breaches of the law's vaguely-defined provisions. What constitutes "important data", a designation requiring security clearance from the Cyberspace Administration of China to export, is of particular concern. "It is not clear what the definition of 'important data' is," the Swiss National Science Foundation told Reuters. "It is therefore difficult for the Swiss research community to assess when and under what circumstances a research collaboration could be subject to sanctions or even penalties." China had defined "important data" as data that poses a threat to national and economic interests or affects the rights of individuals or organisations, and has not provided further details. A dataset classified as "important data" means "it will be extremely difficult (if not virtually impossible) to export these data from China to another country," the German Research Foundation told Reuters. The suspension could potentially delay research in the health sector - one area of joint collaboration funders had previously supported - at the same time as the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump moves to freeze billions of dollars in U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, cut 1,200 of that agency's staff and withdraw from the World Health Organization . It could also influence other research institutes' perceptions about the Data Security Law and similar laws in China. "The concerns about how the data laws are being applied exist, and are very real," said Jan Palmowski, secretary-general of the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities. "We saw that responding to the COVID pandemic effectively required global sharing of data on a massive scale; but we have also seen national sensitivities around data relating to the origin of COVID," Palmowski added. "If we want to be agile in responding to future pandemics and address other key health challenges, we need to find ways to share data responsibly, safely, and according to common ethical rules." In their last projects with the NSFC, the Swedish Research Council provided about 36 million Swedish crowns ($3.7 million) in funding, the Swiss National Science Foundation 4.8 million Swiss francs ($5.8 million) and German Research Foundation 6.6 million euros ($7.51 million), according to statistics the European funders provided. "They (China's science ministry) don't understand why (the problem) needs to be clarified on a government to government level," said a European government official who is discussing the data security law with the ministry. The European official said China's science ministry has recommended researchers sort out any issues themselves. The official spoke on condition of anonymity in order not to jeopardise its discussions with the ministry. China's science ministry and the Cyberspace Administration of China did not reply to requests for comment. The three funders were among the top 50 overseas co-funding agencies with the NSFC, China's top funder on scientific publications, in documents registered to the Web of Science publication database between 2015 and 2024, data Clarivate provided to Reuters showed. They have previously accepted proposals for jointly-funded research projects in subjects including the airborne spread of antibiotic resistance and the virus that causes COVID-19. CONCERNED Other countries have also expressed concerns including the U.S. which has previously said what China considers "important data" in the data security law is broad and vaguely defined. Kei Koizumi, a former White House science policy official, told Reuters that U.S. agencies including the NIH, National Science Foundation, and Department of Energy expressed concerns about data access and researcher protections and they were incorporated into a U.S.-China science deal announced in December. He did not elaborate further. According to the agreement, which Reuters obtained from the US State Department via a Freedom of Information request, the two countries agreed to carry out a complete and timely exchange of data from cooperation activities and meet about differences in data management and access plans within 60 days of a dispute mechanism being triggered. UK Research and Innovation also told Reuters it was "actively engaged in discussions with Chinese research funders" about China data laws. It said it would "share guidance" to its research grant applicants "where necessary and appropriate". Some observers are hopeful of change. "In the present ongoing approach between the EU and China, due to the US situation, there is an opportunity for pushing China to relax its rules," Kurt Deketelaere, Secretary-General of the League of European Research Universities , told Reuters. ($1 = 9.5814 Swedish crowns) ($1 = 0.8255 Swiss francs) ($1 = 0.8790 euros)

European research funders halt collaborations with China over data protection concerns
European research funders halt collaborations with China over data protection concerns

Time of India

time25-04-2025

  • Science
  • Time of India

European research funders halt collaborations with China over data protection concerns

Major European research funders have paused collaborative projects with China, citing concerns over the country's Data Security Law, which restricts the sharing of 'important data' with overseas partners without approval. The suspension impacts joint research in fields like health and environmental studies , raising questions about the future of international scientific cooperation . The impact of China's data security law Implemented in 2021, China's Data Security Law broadly defines 'important data' as information that could threaten national or economic interests or affect the rights of individuals or organisations. European agencies, including the German Research Foundation , Swedish Research Council, and Swiss National Science Foundation, have expressed concerns over the law's vague provisions, which make it difficult to assess compliance and avoid legal liabilities. The law requires security clearance from the Cyberspace Administration of China to export data classified as 'important,' effectively making cross-border data sharing extremely challenging. This has led to the suspension of new co-funded projects with China's National Natural Science Foundation. Implications for global research The halt in collaborations could delay progress in critical areas like pandemic response and air quality studies, where data sharing is essential. Experts warn that the restrictions may hinder the ability to address global health challenges effectively. Jan Palmowski, Secretary-General of the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities, emphasised the need for responsible and safe data sharing to tackle future pandemics and other health crises.

China's data protection rules prompt pause from major European research funders
China's data protection rules prompt pause from major European research funders

Time of India

time25-04-2025

  • Politics
  • Time of India

China's data protection rules prompt pause from major European research funders

Several of Europe's biggest funders of scientific collaboration with China , in fields such as viruses and air quality, have put bilateral research programmes on hold due to concerns over Chinese data protection laws, funding agencies said. The suspension, which Reuters is reporting for the first time following queries to the agencies on funding, highlights the widening impact of a Chinese data protection law that has already impeded some business projects, as international institutions and companies assess how to navigate the regulations. While many countries require various protections and privacy safeguards for research involving their citizens, one of China's most recent laws - known as the Data Security Law - makes it illegal to share any "important data" with overseas partners without approval. Three European funding agencies - the German Research Foundation, Swedish Research Council and Swiss National Science Foundation - told Reuters that they had not offered new co-funding for projects with the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) since 2021, the year the law took effect. They said they would not jointly fund new research projects with the NSFC due to concerns over access to data, potential conflict with local data law, or legal liabilities for themselves or research institutes for breaches of the law's vaguely-defined provisions. Live Events What constitutes "important data", a designation requiring security clearance from the Cyberspace Administration of China to export, is of particular concern. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories "It is not clear what the definition of 'important data' is," the Swiss National Science Foundation told Reuters. "It is therefore difficult for the Swiss research community to assess when and under what circumstances a research collaboration could be subject to sanctions or even penalties." China had defined "important data" as data that poses a threat to national and economic interests or affects the rights of individuals or organisations, and has not provided further details. A dataset classified as "important data" means "it will be extremely difficult (if not virtually impossible) to export these data from China to another country," the German Research Foundation told Reuters. The suspension could potentially delay research in the health sector - one area of joint collaboration funders had previously supported - at the same time as the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump moves to freeze billions of dollars in U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, cut 1,200 of that agency's staff and withdraw from the World Health Organization . It could also influence other research institutes' perceptions about the Data Security Law and similar laws in China. "The concerns about how the data laws are being applied exist, and are very real," said Jan Palmowski, secretary-general of the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities. "We saw that responding to the COVID pandemic effectively required global sharing of data on a massive scale; but we have also seen national sensitivities around data relating to the origin of COVID," Palmowski added. "If we want to be agile in responding to future pandemics and address other key health challenges, we need to find ways to share data responsibly, safely, and according to common ethical rules." In their last projects with the NSFC, the Swedish Research Council provided about 36 million Swedish crowns ($3.7 million) in funding, the Swiss National Science Foundation 4.8 million Swiss francs ($5.8 million) and German Research Foundation 6.6 million euros ($7.51 million), according to statistics the European funders provided. "They (China's science ministry) don't understand why (the problem) needs to be clarified on a government to government level," said a European government official who is discussing the data security law with the ministry. The European official said China's science ministry has recommended researchers sort out any issues themselves. The official spoke on condition of anonymity in order not to jeopardise its discussions with the ministry. China's science ministry and the Cyberspace Administration of China did not reply to requests for comment. The three funders were among the top 50 overseas co-funding agencies with the NSFC, China's top funder on scientific publications, in documents registered to the Web of Science publication database between 2015 and 2024, data Clarivate provided to Reuters showed. They have previously accepted proposals for jointly-funded research projects in subjects including the airborne spread of antibiotic resistance and the virus that causes COVID-19. Concerned Other countries have also expressed concerns including the U.S. which has previously said what China considers "important data" in the data security law is broad and vaguely defined. Kei Koizumi, a former White House science policy official, told Reuters that U.S. agencies including the NIH, National Science Foundation, and Department of Energy expressed concerns about data access and researcher protections and they were incorporated into a US-China science deal announced in December. He did not elaborate further. According to the agreement, which Reuters obtained from the US State Department via a Freedom of Information request, the two countries agreed to carry out a complete and timely exchange of data from cooperation activities and meet about differences in data management and access plans within 60 days of a dispute mechanism being triggered. UK Research and Innovation also told Reuters it was "actively engaged in discussions with Chinese research funders" about China data laws. It said it would "share guidance" to its research grant applicants "where necessary and appropriate". Some observers are hopeful of change. "In the present ongoing approach between the EU and China, due to the US situation, there is an opportunity for pushing China to relax its rules," Kurt Deketelaere, Secretary-General of the League of European Research Universities, told Reuters.

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