Congress summoned Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang over concerns that the chip giant’s Chinese operations could be vulnerable to espionage. Nvidia responded that its chief executive travels with an “outstanding security team” and that the company would be alerted by the US government if any individual posed a threat to American industry. The tech firm also noted that it regularly receives updates from Washington about people of concern.
The scrutiny follows previous US investigations into Megaspeed, a 2023 spin‑off from a Chinese gaming firm, which was suspected of smuggling Nvidia chips. Nvidia launched unannounced on‑site inspections at its Singapore facility linked to Megaspeed after US warnings, but internal probes found no evidence the chips were diverted to China. The company’s supply chain has come under growing pressure as export controls push more chips onto black markets.
A related case involves Wally Liaw, co‑founder of Supermicro, one of Nvidia’s key supply‑chain partners. Liaw was arrested in the United States and charged with smuggling Nvidia chips into China. He denies the allegations and has pleaded not guilty. The incidents highlight the heightened risk of foreign adversary espionage as the US tightens its export rules.
Source: Ars Technica · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing