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Nscale helped ByteDance subsidiary access Nvidia chips, swerving US rules — reports
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Fusion42 · 24 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, accessed Nvidia chips by renting compute capacity from British AI infrastructure startup Nscale, circumventing US export restrictions on chip sales to China.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure.
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You face growing complexity in complying with US tech export restrictions. This loophole shows customers seek indirect chip access, so tighten your supply chain audits or risk regulatory scrutiny.
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