Nvidia CEO summoned by Congress over reported China-linked contacts

Technology · First reported 9 Nov, 15:57 · Updated 16:25

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Congressional committee leaders have asked Jensen Huang to brief them privately on Nvidia’s security protocols and his reported interactions with Alice Huang, whom US intelligence reportedly identified as a Chinese spy. Nvidia has opened an investigation; Beijing rejects the espionage allegation.

Three House committee chairmen asked Huang to attend a closed-door session about Nvidia’s protections against foreign espionage and reported interactions with Alice Huang.
Nvidia launched an investigation after reports that Huang had a relationship with Alice Huang, a business executive alleged to have passed information to Beijing.
Huang told staff he had been unfaithful to his wife, apologized, and said he would cooperate with the investigation.
Beijing denied the spy allegation, calling it unsubstantiated.
The Standard reported that Nvidia shares fell 8% at the Wall Street open before recovering slightly.

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Key facts

Requested appearance: A private session before three House committee chairmen.
Investigation: Nvidia has launched an investigation.
Huang’s response: He said he would cooperate and apologized to staff for being unfaithful to his wife.
China’s response: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman called the spy allegation unsubstantiated.
Shares: Nvidia shares fell 8% at the Wall Street open, then recovered slightly.