Intel, AMD Accused of Allowing Chips in Russian Missiles

Core Viewpoint - Microchip manufacturers Intel, AMD, and Texas Instruments are facing lawsuits for allegedly allowing their technology to be used in Russian-made weapons that have harmed civilians in Ukraine [1][2]. Group 1: Lawsuits and Allegations - The lawsuits, filed by a law firm on behalf of Ukrainian civilians, accuse the companies of "willful ignorance" regarding the resale of restricted chips to Russia, which were used in drones and missiles [2]. - Specific incidents cited in the lawsuits include attacks between 2023 and 2025 that resulted in civilian casualties, with some attacks involving Iranian-made drones containing components from Intel and AMD [2]. - The lawsuits claim that the companies exhibited "domestic corporate negligence" by failing to implement adequate export control and diversion-prevention systems [5]. Group 2: Company Responses - Intel stated that it does not conduct business in Russia and suspended all shipments to Russia and Belarus following the outbreak of the war, asserting compliance with U.S. export laws and sanctions [4]. - Texas Instruments and AMD have also claimed compliance with sanctions and have ceased business in Russia since the war began, with Texas Instruments expressing strong opposition to the use of its chips in Russian military equipment [5]. - The attorney representing the plaintiffs referred to the companies as "merchants of death," criticizing them for undermining U.S. sanctions [5].