Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Facing Calls to Resign Over China Spy Allegations
U.S. lawmakers are calling for Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to resign following allegations of a relationship with a woman linked to Chinese intelligence.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing calls for his resignation and potential subpoenas from members of Congress following allegations that he had a relationship with a woman whom U.S. intelligence concluded was a Chinese agent.
Senator Kevin Cramer, a member of the Senate Banking Committee, along with House members Suhas Subramanyam and Don Bacon, publicly stated that Jensen Huang should step down from his position, citing national security risks and potential blackmail vulnerabilities.
Amid the controversy, three lawmakers from the House of Representatives gave Jensen Huang a deadline of November 18 to testify before their committees, warning that officials could issue a subpoena if he fails to respond.
The scandal has added new momentum for lawmakers to pass legislation such as the AI Overwatch Act to tighten export controls on advanced artificial intelligence chips, even as Nvidia ramps up its scrutiny of technology exports to China.
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- cnbc.com · Link