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US Congress expands Nvidia probe, seeks testimony from Jensen Huang

US lawmakers are expanding their investigation into Nvidia, with multiple congressional committees requesting testimony from CEO Jensen Huang. The probe is examining potential national security risks associated with advanced chip exports to China. This widening inquiry follows reports linking Huang to a businesswoman suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence, prompting requests for testimony from both Huang and officials from the Trump administration. AI

IMPACT Heightened scrutiny on AI chip exports could impact supply chains and geopolitical tensions in the semiconductor industry.

RANK_REASON Congressional investigation into a major tech company regarding national security and export controls. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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US Congress expands Nvidia probe, seeks testimony from Jensen Huang

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Han Li ·

    US Congress widens Nvidia probe, seeking testimony from Jensen Huang and Trump officials

    US lawmakers have been demanding answers about potential national security risks and White House oversight of advanced chip exports to China following revelations that former Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang was in a relationship with a businesswoman suspected of working for C…