Commerce Dept. Chip Inquiry Halted After Nvidia Intervention, Report Says

An investigation into Megaspeed, a Singapore firm buying advanced Nvidia AI chips, was transferred to the Justice Department after a top Nvidia executive contacted the Commerce Department.

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2026-11-09 16:02 · New York Times AI
Commerce Dept. Chip Inquiry Was Halted After Nvidia Intervention

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