US Department of Commerce's Megaspeed Investigation Halted Following Nvidia Intervention

The investigation by US Department of Commerce investigators into the Singaporean data center company Megaspeed, over allegations that it smuggled Nvidia's artificial intelligence chips to China, was abruptly interrupted late last year following the intervention of Nvidia's general counsel, Tim Teter.

The investigation focused on the Megaspeed firm, managed by Alice Huang, who is suspected by US authorities of being a Chinese agent. Nvidia's general counsel, Tim Teter, sent an email requesting information about the investigation, claiming he had received permission from Commerce Department official Jeff Kessler. This situation caused concern among department agents who believed government procedures had been violated.

Following the incident, the investigation file was transferred to the Department of Justice. This development has increased scrutiny on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who recently admitted to having a close relationship with Alice Huang. While Nvidia announced that it has launched an internal investigation into Jensen Huang, the Department of Justice's criminal investigation into Megaspeed continues.