Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang agrees to testify before Congress over alleged Chinese espionage ties
Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has agreed to testify before Congress before Thanksgiving after House lawmakers threatened to subpoena him over his reported relationship with a woman suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence.
Former Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has agreed to appear before Congress before the Thanksgiving holiday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast told reporters. The planned appearance follows pressure from House Republicans, who had warned they were prepared to subpoena Huang if he did not cooperate with inquiries regarding his reported relationship with a woman suspected of working for Chinese intelligence.[10][7][5][3][2]
Huang's team notified House Republicans on Wednesday that he intends to cooperate with requests for closed-door testimony, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Bloomberg reported that Huang is expected to testify under oath, though Fox News noted that an exact date for the appearance has not yet been announced.[4][9][8]
Congressional scrutiny intensified after reports that Huang had left his post at Nvidia amid an investigation into whether company secrets or national security were compromised. While Huang has denied knowingly compromising national security and Nvidia's board said it found no reason to believe company secrets were leaked, three Republican committee chairmen have sought detailed explanations about Nvidia's internal security safeguards and dealings with entities linked to China. House Speaker Mike Johnson said lawmakers are increasingly focused on curbing advanced U.S. chip exports to China in light of recent events.[1][5][2][13]
Amid the fallout, Nvidia interim CEO Colette Kress convened the company's executive leadership at its headquarters on Thursday, CNBC reported.[6]
Key facts
- House Foreign Affairs Chairman Brian Mast announced that Jensen Huang agreed to testify before Congress before Thanksgiving.
- The testimony is expected to take place behind closed doors and under oath.
- House lawmakers had threatened to issue a subpoena to Huang if he failed to respond to requests for a briefing.
- Huang departed his role as Nvidia CEO following allegations concerning a relationship with a woman suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence.
- Huang denied knowingly compromising national security, and Nvidia's board stated it found no reason to believe company secrets were exposed.
- Nvidia interim CEO Colette Kress convened the company's executive leadership team at its headquarters on Thursday.
- Fox News reported that a specific date for Huang's testimony has not yet been announced.
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Fox News@FoxNewsPost on X ·
NEW: Jensen Huang is heading to Capitol Hill — and he’s agreed to testify before Congress before Thanksgiving. A source tells Fox News the former Nvidia CEO will testify as questions mount over his reported relationship with a woman suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence. Huang’s departure comes as Nvidia investigates whether national security or company secrets were compromised. Follow the latest updates on this developing story with the Fox News app or at https://t.co/4HIEkxByeM.
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Mario Nawfal@MarioNawfalPost on X ·
🇺🇸🇨🇳 Jensen Huang has AGREED to testify before House Republicans as the Chinese espionage scandal surrounding NVIDIA continues to grow. The former NVIDIA CEO will face lawmakers who were preparing to SUBPOENA him if he refused to cooperate. They want answers about his relationship with a woman suspected of working for Chinese intelligence, and whether sensitive American AI technology was put at risk. Three Republican committee chairmen have demanded explanations about NVIDIA's security protocols and its dealings with companies linked to China. Huang has denied knowingly compromising national security, and NVIDIA's board has said it found no reason to believe company secrets were exposed. But the questions have moved well beyond his private life. Congress wants to know what China may have gained access to, and whether NVIDIA's safeguards were enough to stop it. Source: Fox News / Writer: Oliver
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Bloomberg@businessPost on X ·
A key House Republican on Wednesday said Congress is prepared to subpoena Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang to provide answers about his affair with an alleged Chinese spy. https://t.co/I2OPC3dwOs
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Crypto Banter@crypto_banterPost on X ·
🚨FORMER NVIDIA CEO JENSEN HUANG AGREES TO TESTIFY PRIVATELY FOR HOUSE REPUBLICANS! Former @nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s team informed House Republicans on Wednesday that he plans to cooperate with their request to testify behind closed doors about his relationship with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy, according to Wall Street Journal reporter @schwartzbWSJ.
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TechCrunch@TechCrunchPost on X ·
Huang, who was ousted as CEO following reports of an alleged affair with a woman suspected of spying for China, agreed to testify Wednesday after several senior lawmakers threatened to subpoena him. https://t.co/Um6DoAvmPO
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Economic Times@EconomicTimesPost on X ·
Jensen Huang agrees to testify before US Congress; Nvidia interim CEO Colette Kress convenes executive team. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has agreed to testify before Congress ahead of Thanksgiving, CNBC reported. Meanwhile, interim CEO Colette Kress is gathering the company's executive team at its headquarters on Thursday, according to the report. 🌍 Catch the day's latest news here ➠ https://t.co/GhF5opBtGN 🗞️
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Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·
US House Foreign Affairs Chairman Brian Mast says Jensen Huang has agreed to testify to Congress before Thanksgiving, likely behind closed doors (@elwasson / Bloomberg) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)
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Fox News@FoxNewsPost on X ·
BREAKING: Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has agreed to testify before House Republicans following allegations involving a woman suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence, sources tell Fox News. The reported agreement comes as questions mount over his alleged romantic relationship with the woman and potential national security concerns. A date for the testimony has not yet been announced. Download the Fox News app to follow this developing story: https://t.co/ISpW9Fc0R3
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US House Foreign Affairs Chairman Brian Mast says Jensen Huang has agreed to testify under oath to Congress before Thanksgiving, likely behind closed doors (Erik Wasson/Bloomberg) Erik Wasson / Bloomberg : US House Foreign Affairs Chairman Brian Mast says Jensen Huang has agreed to testify under oath to Congress before Thanksgiving, likely behind closed doors — Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang, who was ousted from his post after reports of an affair with a woman suspected …
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Bloomberg@businessPost on X ·
Breaking: Jensen Huang has agreed to testify in front of Congress before the US Thanksgiving holiday, House Foreign Affairs Chairman Brian Mast tells reporters. Live updates: https://t.co/CcK6OvIIFB
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Tom's Hardware@tomshardwarePost on X ·
Congress could issue subpoena to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang if he doesn’t respond by today to request for a ‘joint, closed-door briefing’ — US representatives want to discuss company’s ‘security protocols against foreign adversary espionage’ https://t.co/dFpDLphaMM
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CBS News@CBSNewsPost on X ·
Republicans on Capitol Hill are negotiating for now-resigned Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to appear before Congress. https://t.co/IQ8NkAP3fX
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Mario Nawfal@MarioNawfalPost on X ·
🇺🇸🇨🇳 Ousted Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has AGREED to face Congress as Washington digs deeper into the alleged Chinese spy affair surrounding him. Speaker Johnson says lawmakers are increasingly focused on restricting advanced U.S. chip exports to China, especially “in light of recent developments.” “There’s some members of Congress who have interest in questioning him.” Huang had already been asked to appear behind closed doors over allegations involving a Chinese businesswoman suspected by U.S. intelligence of passing information to Beijing. Lawmakers had even floated a SUBPOENA if he refused. Now he’s agreed to show up. Writer: Sol https://t.co/Vx3AnuvYxv
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