Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has been called to testify before the US Senate amid controversy surrounding alleged personal ties to a woman suspected of having connections to Chinese intelligence, raising questions about potential national security risks and the protection of sensitive technology.
According to media reports cited by the BBC, Huang has been summoned to appear before the Senate Banking Committee on December 3 to address allegations concerning his reported relationship with Alice Huang, a former employee of Singapore-based company Megaspeed.
The controversy has prompted concerns that the Nvidia chief executive may have been targeted in a potential foreign intelligence operation. The company is reportedly conducting an internal investigation to determine whether any sensitive information or trade secrets could have been exposed.
Meanwhile, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has also been summoned to testify before Congress in December, with lawmakers expected to question him about exports of advanced artificial intelligence chips to China.
Republican Senator Tim Scott has called for answers regarding national security concerns and the protection of critical American technology. In addition, three House committees have requested a closed-door interview with Jensen Huang on December 1.
Alice Huang has been described in media reports as a suspected figure with links to Chinese intelligence. However, Beijing has rejected the allegations, while US authorities have not publicly confirmed that she was involved in espionage.
The developments have also drawn attention to Nvidia’s financial performance, with reports pointing to fluctuations in the company’s share price amid growing investor uncertainty.
Nvidia has maintained that it has no reason to believe its trade secrets or national security interests have been compromised, adding that it will review all available information.
