Jensen Huang called by US Congress to explain his relationship with alleged Chinese spy

TechnologyInternationalPortafolioNov 13, 2026, 8:56 AMAI summary

Jensen Huang, co-founder and former CEO of Nvidia, will testify in December before US lawmakers to explain his relationship with a woman identified by US intelligence services as an alleged Chinese spy. The case led to his departure from the company and, according to AFP, has wiped nearly US$500 billion off Nvidia's market capitalization. Senator Tim Scott requested his appearance and that of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for December 3. Colette Kress takes over as interim CEO.

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Jensen Huang, co-founder and former CEO of Nvidia, will testify in December before US lawmakers over his relationship with a woman identified as an alleged Chinese spy.
Senator Tim Scott requested the appearances of Huang and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for December 3.
According to AFP, the case has wiped nearly US$500 billion off Nvidia's market capitalization.

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Jensen Huang called by US Congress to explain his relationship with alleged Chinese spy

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