Nvidia spy allegations likely to spur laws to tighten China’s access to AI chips

NEW YORK: Congress is more likely to pass legislation aimed at tightening China’s access to AI chips in light of news that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had a relationship with a suspected Chinese intelligence agent, lawmakers and advocates said.

Three chip-related measures are slated for possible inclusion in the annual defense authorization bill for fiscal year 2027, which began in October. Huang’s affair, and his close relationship with President Donald Trump, has added new urgency to concerns about China’s access to advanced chips that could undermine US national security.