Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers sharp message to major customer

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers sharp message to major customer

By Silin Chen
Publication Date: 2026-05-27 00:03:00

Nvidia (NVDA) Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang has publicly called on Super Micro Computer (SMCI) to strengthen its compliance efforts after Taiwanese authorities detained three people accused of making fraudulent declarations tied to AI servers containing Nvidia chips.

According to a Bloomberg report, Huang told reporters in Taipei last weekend that Nvidia is “rigorous” in explaining regulations to all of its partners and said he hopes Super Micro “will enhance and improve” compliance procedures.

“Ultimately Super Micro has to run their own company,” Huang said. “I hope that they will enhance and improve their regulation compliance and avoid that from happening in the future.”

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The comments came as the U.S. government continues tightening restrictions on advanced artificial intelligence technology exports to China, particularly high-end AI chips used to train and run large language models such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

Super Micro assembles servers using Nvidia’s advanced processors and sells systems used in AI data centers. Bloomberg reported that Super Micro said it is committed to working with industry partners to protect advanced U.S. technologies and intellectual property.

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