U.S. Commerce Secretary to testify in Senate over Nvidia scandal

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to testify before the Senate regarding the Nvidia scandal, following pressure from lawmakers in both parties, according to NBC News. The decision comes amid a leadership crisis at the chipmaker. Lutnick accepted the testimony hours after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned, following reports of extramarital affairs, including one with a person suspected of being a Chinese spy. Republican Senator Tim Scott, chair of the Banking Committee, requested both Lutnick and Huang appear voluntarily at a public hearing on Thursday. Democrats are also demanding Lutnick explain the Trump administration's approval of advanced AI chip exports. The White House has defended Lutnick, and Huang previously praised his work. Nvidia launched an investigation on Sunday into whether Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.


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