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Super Micro places employees on leave after US charges with conspiring to divert AI tech to China

ReutersMar 19, 2026 11:13 PM

March 19 (Reuters) - Super Micro Computer SMCI.O said on Thursday that it has placed two employees on administrative leave and terminated a contractor after the U.S. Justice Department charged them with conspiring to unlawfully divert U.S. artificial intelligence technology to China.

"The conduct by these individuals alleged in the indictment is a contravention of the company's policies and compliance controls, including efforts to circumvent applicable export control laws and regulations," Super Micro said, adding that the company is not named as a defendant in the indictment.

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