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Malaysia seizes $12M in AI chips from smuggling ring

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Malaysian authorities have seized over $12 million in AI chips that were being smuggled into the country. A suspected smuggling syndicate attempted to pass the servers through customs using false pretenses. This incident highlights the significant value and demand for AI hardware. AI

IMPACT Highlights the high value and demand for AI hardware, leading to illicit trade.

RANK_REASON Seizure of AI hardware by authorities due to smuggling.

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Malaysia seizes $12M in AI chips from smuggling ring

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Over $12 million worth of AI chips seized by Malaysian authorities after suspected smuggling syndicate tries to sneak servers through customs under false pret

    📰 Over $12 million worth of AI chips seized by Malaysian authorities after suspected smuggling syndicate tries to sneak servers through customs under false pretenses AI continues to be big business, and the impetus behind big crime. 📰 Source: Latest from PC Gamer 🔗 Link: https://…

    LINKS pcgamer.com/…/over-usd12-million-worth-of…

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