Nvidia Denies US and China Demands for Backdoors in AI Chips
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Dominic Preston
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Summary
Nvidia's chief security officer has publicly rejected demands for backdoors and kill switches in its AI chips, addressing pressure from US lawmakers and Chinese officials. The company emphasizes that such features do not exist and should not be implemented, citing concerns over misuse and lack of user consent.
Key quotes
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Some suspect they might already exist.
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