Source: Tom’s Hardware

A Singapore court has adjourned until August a closely watched case involving three individuals accused of smuggling Nvidia AI chips to China for use by the AI firm Deepseek. The defendants allegedly violated export controls and trade restrictions by illegally transporting advanced hardware out of Singapore.

The case highlights the rising legal and geopolitical tensions surrounding the global supply chain for high-performance AI technology, especially amid ongoing US-China tech competition. Singapore’s legal proceedings will test the country’s export laws and may set a precedent for similar cases in the region.

Observers note that the outcome could have significant implications for international compliance, cross-border trade regulation, and the governance of sensitive AI technologies in an increasingly complex legal environment.