The co-founder of Super Micro Computer has immediately stepped down from the company's board following federal charges related to illegally shipping AI technology to China. Yih-Shyan Liaw faces accusations of orchestrating a multi-billion dollar smuggling operation involving artificial intelligence computer chips.
A founding member of Super Micro Computer has stepped down from the company’s board of directors with immediate effect following federal criminal charges tied to an alleged artificial intelligence chip smuggling operation targeting China.
The company announced Friday that Yih-Shyan Liaw submitted his resignation after being formally charged by federal prosecutors with participating in an illegal scheme to export billions of dollars worth of AI technology overseas.
Following news of the resignation, Super Micro’s stock price climbed 2% during after-hours trading sessions.
Federal prosecutors filed charges Thursday against Liaw alongside two other individuals – sales executive Ruei-Tsang Chang and independent contractor Ting-Wei Sun. The trio allegedly operated a complex routing system that funneled American-manufactured servers through Taiwan before ultimately delivering them to Southeast Asian destinations.
In a separate announcement, Super Micro revealed it has named DeAnna Luna to serve as interim chief compliance officer, a role she assumes immediately. Luna previously joined the artificial intelligence server company in 2024, where she held the position of vice president overseeing global trade regulations and sanctions compliance.
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