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Why Ukrainians Are Suing American Tech Giants Over Russian Weapons
US-based lawyers, on behalf of Ukrainian citizens, have filed lawsuits against American manufacturers and distributors of microelectronics, Bloomberg recently reported. At first glance, this might seem like just another story for the “Companies & Markets” section. But the implications are far more global: American attorneys have stepped in to protect Ukrainians—from missiles and other Russian weaponry. The remains of a Russian-made, Iran-design…
The ongoing Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has not only military and humanitarian consequences, but also raises legal questions about the responsibility of Western technology companies. Ukrainian civilians have filed lawsuits in the US against several major semiconductor manufacturers, arguing that modern Western chips were used in Russian weapons systems, despite existing sanctions, which were used in […] Source
US Firms Sued for Failing to Stop Chips From Being Used in Russian Weapons
A group of Ukrainian nationals on Dec. 10 accused Intel, Texas Instruments, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Mouser Electronics of not doing enough to ensure the semiconductor parts they make don't end up in Russian or Iranian hands (Shumylo v...
Intel, AMD, TI Sued Over Chips in Russian Missiles Hitting Ukraine
Chips in the Crossfire: How U.S. Tech Giants Allegedly Fueled Russia’s Arsenal In the shadowy world of global supply chains and geopolitical tensions, a series of lawsuits has thrust semiconductor giants Intel Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) into the spotlight, accusing them of failing to prevent their high-tech chips from powering Russian missiles and drones used in attacks on Ukrainian civilians. Filed on behalf of dozens of victim…
In February 2022, Russia began the invasion of Ukraine and from that moment began the war that still persists and does not look like it will end soon. Ukraine has been defending its country with nails and teeth against the Russian offensive, but although most countries and companies were on its side, we have now found an issue that will undoubtedly generate controversy. 5 lawsuits have reached AMD, Intel, Texas Instruments and another company, w…
Russia's terror against the Ukrainian civilian population is hardly possible to the present extent, if not Western technology would help. Several major US semiconductor manufacturers have therefore been sued by those affected. (Continue reading)
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