Pai Requests Briefing on Report China Targeted US With Malicious Chips

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai requested a briefing on a disputed report that China targeted U.S. companies, including Apple, with malicious chips (see 1810090029). Pai said at a news conference Tuesday he has no firsthand knowledge about the report's accuracy. Asked from whom Pai requested the briefing, an FCC spokesperson didn’t comment Wednesday.