US vs. China: The Great GPU Spy Games – Who’s Really Watching Whom?
The US and China are in a tech showdown, with the US accused of becoming a “surveillance empire” over plans to track GPU shipments. Chinese state media likens it to The Matrix, but without the human batteries or a Keanu Reeves cameo. Meanwhile, both nations seem to be auditioning for a sci-fi blockbuster.
Hot Take:
Ah, the classic pot calling the kettle black scenario! The US and China are like two frenemies in a spy-thriller, each accusing the other of spying while both are busy building their own surveillance empires. With GPUs playing the lead role in this tech drama, it’s like Hollywood meets Silicon Valley meets… The Matrix?
Key Points:
- China criticizes the US for potential surveillance tactics involving asset tracking tags on GPU shipments.
- US lawmakers propose legislation to prevent sensitive electronics from reaching China.
- Chinese media compares US actions to dystopian movie plots like The Matrix.
- Concerns about potential kill switches in chips if US-China relations sour.
- Nvidia denies embedding backdoors or remote disabling features in its chips.
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