China’s access to Nvidia chips in doubt as curbs gain traction in U.S. Congress
Nvidia's advanced chips are widely used to develop AI models, making the company key in the U.S. race against China to build superior AI systems.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is set to testify before Congress regarding the Nvidia controversy, according to US media reports on Thursday. Congressional representatives have sought clarity on the extent of knowledge the administration of President Donald Trump possessed about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's extramarital affair involving a woman allegedly spying for China.
Lutnick, in response to the revelations, has voluntarily agreed to appear before the Banking Committee to address the committee's inquiries, as stated by Kristen Eichamer, his spokesperson, to NBC News. Huang, a key player in the artificial intelligence surge, resigned as Nvidia's CEO on Thursday following the disclosure of two extramarital affairs, one of which involved a woman suspected of espionage.
Lutnick's role at the Commerce Department has been under scrutiny, as the department was obligated to assess potential national security risks prior to the administration's approval of Nvidia's sale of advanced chips to China. China is engaged in a tech dominance race against the United States, which imposes strict restrictions on exporting the latest semiconductor technology to the country. Nvidia, a world leader in chip production, faces significant challenges in this context.
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