Commerce Dept. delays Megaspeed blacklist decision, drawing accusations of export-control failure
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-11-11
Per an FT scoop, the US Commerce Department has delayed its decision on adding AI compute buyer Megaspeed to the Entity List. Critics including Chris McGuire call it a dereliction of duty given allegations about the company's ties, arguing Megaspeed is only the tip of the iceberg and that Southeast Asia represents a gaping hole in US export controls that needs region-wide license requirements. The post also questions Nvidia's claim that it blocklisted Megaspeed and stopped shipments in 2025.
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