Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faces congressional subpoena threat over China spy allegations

House Republicans are reportedly considering issuing a congressional subpoena to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang over allegations of his alleged close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who allegedly passed information to Beijing. The request for a briefing on the New York Times report alleging the relationship comes from House Foreign Affairs Chairman Brian Mast and two other top Republican lawmakers.

If Huang does not agree to provide a closed-door briefing, they may issue a subpoena, though the rules for doing so vary by committee. The controversy stems from the US-China race to develop powerful AI systems, with Nvidia at the center due to its widely used advanced chips. Washington has been trying to restrict China's access to these chips for national security reasons, and the allegations have heightened concerns about the effectiveness of export controls and safeguards.

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