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House panel advances Chip Security Act to combat AI chip smuggling to China, following Super Micro co-founders indictment. Bipartisan bill pushes Commerce Department to enhance verification and reporting, without mandating tracking tech or kill switches. Industry claims of no smuggling issues challenged, as Super Micro faces stock drop and compliance tightening. Senators urge Commerce Secretary to review export licenses for Nvidia chips to China and Southeast Asia. Nvidia asserts global inventory checks and close collaboration with customers and officials on compliance. Congress debates balancing competition and security, with Commerce Department facing one-year deadline for final rules if bill passes.

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