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Co-founder of Super Micro Computer Yih-Shyan “Wally” Liaw has resigned from the company’s board after being indicted in the US for allegedly smuggling equipment containing Nvidia artificial intelligence chips into China. Yih-Shyan Liaw co-founded Super Micro in 1993, and joined its board of directors in 2023. Liaw along with Ruei-Tsang Chang, and Ting-Wei Sun in…
The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has charged three people associated with AI server maker Super Micro Computer of helping smuggle at least $2.5 billion of American AI technology to China. Found in violation of export laws, the US Justice Department had charged Yih-Shyan Liaw, Ruei-Tsang Chang, and Ting-Wei Sun…
A Chinese national has been arrested in Kenya after authorities discovered more than 2,000 live queen ants hidden inside his luggage at Nairobi’s main international airport. The unusual wildlife smuggling case unfolded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where security officers intercepted the passenger during a routine inspection before a flight to China. Investigators say the…
NEW DELHI: Traversing all three levels of the judicial system and over four decades later, the curtains came down on a smuggling case – illegal import of 777 foreign-made wristwatches – on Feb 23, as Supreme Court held the three accused guilty, but said sending them to jail again would be harsh in view of…
South cinema saw a whirlwind of news as Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna tied the knot, sparking fan frenzy. The ‘Bro Code’ title row concluded with a Madras High Court compromise. Meanwhile, actor Aishwarya was among 11 arrested in a Kannada filmmaker’s assault case, and the ED charged Ranya Rao in a gold smuggling probe….
Nvidia has developed a location verification feature for its chips, aiming to help prevent its advanced artificial intelligence processors from being smuggled into countries where exports are restricted, reported Reuters, citing people familiar with the matterThe move comes amid growing pressure in the United States to tighten oversight of high-end AI hardware. Lawmakers and the…
US authorities have busted a major smuggling ring exporting over $160 million in advanced Nvidia AI chips to China. Operation Gatekeeper revealed a scheme using fake documents and shell companies. Executives face charges for illegally shipping high-end GPUs, crucial for AI and potentially military use, to restricted destinations. Several arrests and guilty pleas have been…
BENGALURU: City police arrested a warder with Bengaluru Central Prison on charges of attempting to smuggle cigarettes and a saturated absorbent paper — suspected to be used for packing drugs — into the barracks Friday night.A prison warder (or Prison officer/guard) is a law enforcement professional responsible for the custody, supervision, safety, and discipline of…
Telugu actor Tarun finds himself at the center of controversy as reports emerge of his opulent lifestyle while incarcerated. Accused in the Ranya Rao gold smuggling affair, he is believed to be enjoying benefits such as a personal phone and select culinary delights. Telugu actor Tarun is one of the main accused in the high-profile…
BENGALURU: Authorities in Bengaluru have launched an investigation after videos surfaced showing convicted serial rapist Umesh Reddy, gold smuggling case accused Tarun Raju and other inmates using mobile phones and enjoying other privileges inside Parappana Agrahara Central Jail. The videos, which have sparked public outrage, appear to show Reddy — convicted in a string of…
