Nvidia is reportedly advancing a location verification feature for its AI chips, a potential tool against the illegal export of these components to restricted countries. According to sources, this software, yet to be released, could determine a chip's location using the confidential computing features of its GPUs.

Designed to allow data center operators to track chips' computing performance and health, the software communicates with Nvidia servers to provide a location estimate. However, Nvidia assures customers that the software cannot remotely control or disable the chips, emphasizing the read-only nature of the telemetry data.

This innovation is set to debut on Nvidia's latest Blackwell chips, featuring enhanced security measures over previous models. The development responds to U.S.

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