Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang summoned by Congress over Chinese espionage concerns
Lawmakers want answers about Jensen Huang’s ties to an alleged Chinese intelligence asset.
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House Republicans ask Nvidia chief Jensen Huang to testify on Chinese espionage threats
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Top Republican lawmakers have formally requested that Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang appear on Capitol Hill for a joint, closed-door briefing scheduled for November 18. The request follows reports indicating that US intelligence officials believe Huang was targeted by a Chinese spying operation. [1][2]
The chairs of the House committees on China, foreign affairs, and intelligence—Representatives John Moolenaar, Brian Mast, and Rick Crawford—sent a letter to Huang citing serious national security concerns regarding China gaining access to sensitive American technology and information. The inquiry centers on potential vulnerabilities arising from Huang's interactions with Megaspeed executive Alice Huang, who is currently the subject of a federal spy investigation. [1][2]
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