US Senator Warren Invites Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to Testify on China Business and Chip Exports

(Central News Agency, Washington, June 5, combined foreign reports) U.S. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, focusing on Nvidia's China business, export controls, and its central role in the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom, has invited CEO Jensen Huang to testify at a Senate Banking Committee hearing on June 11.

According to a letter first obtained by financial media CNBC, Warren stated: "Appearing as a witness will provide you with an opportunity to testify on Nvidia's views on U.S. export control laws and regulations, as well as Nvidia's business in China."

She requested that Huang confirm his attendance by June 8.

Nvidia's chips power many data centers that support advanced AI models, making the company one of the biggest winners in the AI wave. However, Nvidia's market dominance has also drawn increasing attention from lawmakers and national security officials who worry that advanced U.S. chips could be used by China to enhance its military and surveillance capabilities.

Both the former Biden administration and the current Trump administration have taken measures to restrict China's access to advanced AI chips. However, Nvidia argues that overly broad restrictions could weaken U.S. competitiveness and drive customers to foreign alternatives.

As the U.S. Senate pushes forward with this matter, Republican lawmakers on the House Energy and Commerce Committee are also calling for an investigation, accusing China of attempting to hinder the development of U.S. AI and data centers.

Warren expressed concerns in an interview with CNBC that U.S. companies might profit from selling technology, potentially undermining U.S. security.

She said: "The Chinese are actually buying our products, and U.S. companies are profiting from it, but this undoubtedly harms our long-term security."

Warren emphasized that the chips in question are not just those needed by the general AI industry; "In China, these chips are actually being used for military purposes."

She also warned that AI could have a significant impact on the labor market and advocated for an excise tax on data centers to fund healthcare, childcare, education, and vocational training.

Warren noted: "We are facing a massive and unpredictable transformation. Now is the time to prepare in advance." (Translation: Xu Ruicheng) 1150605