The National Internet Information Office has summoned NVIDIA regarding the security risks of backdoors in H20 computing power chips
On July 31, 2025, the National Internet Information Office interviewed NVIDIA regarding the security vulnerabilities and backdoor risks associated with its H20 computing chip. This move aims to protect the network security and data security of Chinese users and complies with the relevant provisions of the Cybersecurity Law, Data Security Law, and Personal Information Protection Law
According to the Zhitong Finance APP, recently, NVIDIA (NVDA.US) has been exposed to serious security issues with its computing chips. Previously, U.S. lawmakers called for advanced chips exported from the U.S. to be equipped with "tracking and positioning" functions. Experts in the U.S. artificial intelligence field revealed that NVIDIA's "tracking and positioning" and "remote shutdown" technologies have matured. To maintain the network security and data security of Chinese users, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Cybersecurity Law, Data Security Law, and Personal Information Protection Law, the National Internet Information Office interviewed NVIDIA on July 31, 2025, requiring the company to explain the security risks of backdoor vulnerabilities in the H20 computing chips sold to China and submit relevant proof materials.
This article is selected from the "Cyber Information China" WeChat official account, edited by Liu Jiayin of Zhitong Finance
