Ukrainians sue US chip firms for powering Russian drones, missiles

Legal Pressure on Chip Manufacturers

Major technology companies, including Intel, AMD, and Texas Instruments, are facing lawsuits that could compel them to increase oversight of their global chip supply chains.

Implications and Demands

The legal actions allege that these firms have not done enough to ensure their supply chains are free from forced labor. Key demands from the lawsuits include:

• Conducting rigorous, independent audits of suppliers.
• Publicly disclosing supply chain due diligence efforts.
• Implementing stronger verification systems for sourced materials.

Failure to comply could result in significant financial penalties and reputational damage for the industry giants.