Russian missile uses Nvidia AI chip to help target Ukraine
Kyiv wants tighter controls to keep foreign silicon out of Moscow's weapons
Recent reports indicate that an Nvidia Jetson Orin chip, designed for autonomous systems, has been discovered in a Russian S-71 Monochrome cruise missile. Ukrainian military intelligence has confirmed the presence of this chip in the missile's remains, suggesting the use of artificial intelligence technologies. The S-71M is an air-launched weapon with autonomous capabilities that can search for and engage targets using optical sensors and onboard computing.
While the missile's advanced nature is noteworthy, the fact that it contains an Nvidia Jetson Orin NX 16GB unit, typically used in consumer applications, is particularly concerning. The chip was not available in Russia due to US export controls and Nvidia's exit from the country in 2022, meaning it likely reached Russian hands through other channels.
Despite these restrictions, Nvidia's hardware continues to find its way into Russian weaponry, highlighting the ineffectiveness of current export control regimes.
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