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House Republican leaders request Nvidia CEO brief Congress

Outlets agree that House Republican leaders requested a closed-door briefing with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, while varying on details of the alleged ties.

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At a glance

  • Three House Republican committee chairs requested that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang brief Congress.23
  • The requested closed-door briefing follows reports regarding connections to an alleged Chinese spy.124

House Republican leaders have asked Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to participate in a closed-door congressional briefing.1234

The request follows reports regarding connections between the Nvidia CEO and an individual accused of spying for China.124

Lawmakers sent a letter asking the CEO to address concerns about security protocols.23

Where sources agree

  • House GOP leaders requested a briefing with Nvidia CEO4 of 4
  • Briefing concerns reported ties to an alleged Chinese spy4 of 4

Who covered this

4 National

Sources

  1. 1The New York TimesHouse G.O.P. Leaders Ask Nvidia’s Huang to Speak in Closed-Door Briefing ↗
  2. 2AxiosNvidia CEO called in by lawmakers over ties to alleged Chinese spy ↗
  3. 3The HillTop GOP House lawmakers want Nvidia's Jensen Huang to come to Congress ↗
  4. 4CNBCNvidia's Huang is asked to brief Congress on reported Chinese spy relationship ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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