Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Summoned By Congress Over Chinese Espionage Concerns
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Top Republican lawmakers have asked Jensen Huang to appear before Congress to answer questions after it was reported that US intelligence officials believe Nvidia's chief executive has been targeted by a Chinese spying operation. The chairs of the House committees on China, foreign affairs, and intelligence wrote to Huang this week asking him…
Top Republican lawmakers have summoned Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, to a joint congressional briefing on November 18 to address concerns of Chinese espionage. Recent reports suggest US intelligence officials suspect Huang was targeted in a Chinese spying operation. The issue of Chinese access to sensitive US technology is a major concern for the House committees on China, foreign affairs, and intelligence.
Representatives John Moolenaar, Brian Mast, and Rick Crawford wrote to Huang, emphasizing the need to determine if US national security has been compromised. While the New York Times reported Huang had received no defensive briefing, Nvidia maintains its CEO is protected by an "outstanding security team." The company states its customers receive only ordinary business information and no sensitive trade secrets.
Nvidia believes the US government would have alerted them to a potential threat and typically receives updates on individuals of concern.
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