American AI Chips Now Power Russian Killer Drones

Russia appears to be building weapons using American chips for artificial intelligence-guided military efforts against Ukraine.

Nvidia Jetson Orin computer chips were reportedly discovered within Russia’s AI-powered drones after Ukrainian intelligence examined the aftermath of military tests in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, the New York Times reported Monday. One of these drones targeted a gas station in an attack that killed two Ukrainian civilians and injured nine others, Ukrainska Pravda reported July 6.

The California-based AI giant said its chips are not sold in Russia and that it cannot track its sold products.

“Our Jetson Orin modules are consumer-grade products sold to students, developers, and startups for a wide range of beneficial applications. They are not available in Russia and are not designed for military purposes,” an Nvidia spokesperson told the Daily Caller News Foundation. “Pre-owned Jetsons are available through many reseller channels. Although we cannot track products after they are sold, if we determine that any customer is violating U.S. export controls, we will take appropriate action.”

The Bureau of Industry and Security and Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence each did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.

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