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Super Micro Computer co-founder pleads guilty to AI chip smuggling to China
Ting-Wei "Willy" Sun, a third-party broker, pleaded guilty to charges related to the illegal diversion of Nvidia AI chips to China. This development follows previous charges against Super Micro co-founder Yih-Shyan "Wally" Liaw and sales manager Ruei-Tsang "Steven" Chang for similar offenses. Super Micro has denied involvement in the illicit activities, but shareholders have filed lawsuits accusing the company of concealing its reliance on illegal exports.
Key points
- Ting-Wei "Willy" Sun pleads guilty to AI chip smuggling charges.
- Shareholders sue Super Micro for allegedly concealing illegal export activities.
- Super Micro denies involvement in the illicit activities.
Sources
- Super Micro smuggling co-conspirator pleads guilty to sending AI ...Tom's Hardware · October 10, 2026
- Super Micro Computer Issues Statement on Action by U.S. Attorney's OfficeSuper Micro Computer · March 19, 2026
- Super Micro (SMCI) Co-founder Yih-Shyan Liaw charged with smuggling NVIDIA (NVDA) AI chips to ChinaShacknews · March 19, 2026
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