Nvidia has denied having “backdoors” in its chips, which could allow remote access or control, after China raised security concerns over the company’s H20 artificial intelligence chip. The Cyberspace Administration of China summoned Nvidia to a meeting on Thursday to discuss potential risks and whether Chinese user data and privacy rights could be affected.
In response, an Nvidia spokesperson said that “cybersecurity is critically important to us” and that the company does not have backdoors in its chips that would give anyone a remote way to access or control them. The move comes as China has been scrutinizing US technology companies for potential security risks, with some countries imposing export bans on certain products.
The US proposal for advanced chips to be equipped with tracking and positioning functions has raised concerns among Chinese regulators. Nvidia’s H20 AI chip was previously subject to a US export ban, but it was reversed in April.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently visited China to demonstrate the company’s commitment to the market. Analysts say that while Beijing’s warning is likely symbolic, China still needs Nvidia chips for domestic research and applications. The company has faced scrutiny from Chinese authorities, including an antitrust investigation and a review of its acquisition of Israeli chip designer Mellanox Technologies.
Despite the concerns, Nvidia remains a key player in the Chinese market, with a strong demand for its products among tech companies, military bodies, state-run AI research institutes, and universities. The company has already placed an order for 300,000 H20 chipsets due to strong demand.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/nvidia-says-its-chips-have-no-backdoors-after-china-flags-h20-security-concerns-2025-07-31