Congress wants to tighten export rules on AI chips after Nvidia spy scandal

November 15, 2026 Terrence O’Brien

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Unsurprisingly, following the scandal involving now-former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and a suspected Chinese spy, Congress is looking to further restrict exports of AI chips. Both Democrats and Republicans have voiced support for various measures and bills that would tighten rules and have demanded that Huang and other Nvidia leaders testify before Congress.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has already said that Huang and the Trump administration need to answer to Congress. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott has also sent letters to both Huang and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick calling on them to publicly testify to the commit …

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