Nvidia CEO called in by lawmakers over ties to alleged Chinese spy

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has been asked by three House Republican committee chairs to brief Congress behind closed doors about his reported ties to a woman accused of spying for China.Why it matters: The request escalates the scrutiny of the Nvidia CEO over his alleged relationship with Alice Huang, a businesswoman accused of spying for China.Catch up quick: Jensen Huang and Alice Huang purportedly had a "close" relationship, per reporting from The New York Times.

The Times also reported that President Trump was briefed by intelligence officials about their relationship and the allegations that Alice Huang was a spy, but chose not to act.

The Wall Street Journal subsequently reported that officials in at least three countries had concerns that Alice Huang was passing information to the Chinese government, potentially including sensitive details on Nvidia chips.

Nvidia has denied the allegations, saying Jensen Huang and Alice Huang's contacts were just routine business interactions.

The Chinese government previously called the allegations it was spying on Nvidia "groundless speculation." Zoom out: Reps.

Brian J.

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