Congress Probes Nvidia CEO Over Spy Allegations

US congressional leaders have launched an investigation into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang following reports alleging he had a romantic relationship with Alice Huang, a tech executive suspected of being a Chinese intelligence operative. According to The New York Times and The Financial Times, US authorities raised concerns that Alice Huang, who has ties to China’s Ministry of State Security, was recruited to establish a relationship with Huang in an attempt to access sensitive information and potentially influence US policy on semiconductor exports. House Republican committee chairs have requested Huang to brief Congress this month on the nature of his relationship with Alice Huang and Nvidia’s protocols to safeguard against foreign espionage. Lawmakers cited national security concerns and are seeking clarity on whether US technology may have been compromised. Neither Huang, Nvidia, the White House, nor the CIA have commented. The investigation remains ongoing as Congress examines the implications for national security.