US charges 3 tied to Super Micro, including co-founder, for helping smuggle AI chips to China

WASHINGTON: Three people associated with artificial intelligence server maker Super Micro Computer Inc, including its co-founder, were charged with helping smuggle at least $2.5 billion of U.S. AI technology to China in violation of export laws, the U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday.

U.S. prosecutors did not name Super Micro in the complaint, referring only to a “U.S. manufacturer.” San Jose, California-based Super Micro said it was informed by federal prosecutors of the indictment on Thursday. It noted that the company itself was not named as a defendant in the case and said it had cooperated with investigators.