Chinese internet authorities summoned Nvidia on Thursday to discuss "serious security issues" over some of its artificial intelligence (AI) chips, as the US technology giant finds itself entangled in trade tensions between Beijing and Washington.

China is scrutinizing Nvidia's H20 AI chip over potential security risks, raising concerns about data privacy and compliance with export regulations. The Cyberspace Administration of China summoned Nvidia to address worries about backdoor vulnerabilities and tracking functions.

China's cyberspace regulator said it has asked U.S. semiconductor maker Nvidia to explain whether its H20 artificial intelligence chips have any backdoor security risks.