China cracks down on Nvidia's secret chip features as global tech power balance begins to shift

Nvidia chips under investigation as China questions hidden access in H20 hardware Beijing summons Nvidia after US proposals ignited fears of remote chip surveillance capability TSMC is still building chips for Nvidia, despite regulatory heat and uncertainty in China Nvidia's position in the global AI hardware market could soon be under scrutiny following news of an investigation from the Cyberspace Administration of China. The Chinese regulator has summoned the American chipmaker to explain potential "backdoor" risks in its H20 chips, developed specifically for China after US export restrictions disrupted prior sales of high-end AI processors. The concern stems from US…