A group of U.S. senators has sent a strong message to Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, regarding his upcoming visit to China. In a letter released on Friday, both Republican Senator Jim Banks and Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren expressed concerns that Huang should avoid meetings with Chinese companies that may jeopardize U.S. chip export controls or have links to China’s military and intelligence services. They specifically warned against interactions with organizations listed under U.S. export restrictions.
The senators highlighted their worries that Huang’s trip might lend credibility to companies working closely with the Chinese military, which could further complicate U.S. technology export safeguards. They emphasized the critical nature of controlling advanced AI technology, which they believe could help modernize China’s military capabilities.
In response, Nvidia stated that “America wins” when its technology sets a global standard. A company representative stressed the importance of U.S. technology in the AI sector, asserting that it should lead the way and encourage other nations to adopt American innovations.
This warning comes shortly after Huang praised President Donald Trump’s decision to ease some export controls on AI chips earlier this year, describing previous limitations as a “failure.” He estimated that the restrictions put in place in April could cost Nvidia around $15 billion in revenue.
Additionally, a recent report from a U.S. official has raised alarms about an AI firm named DeepSeek, which is said to be involved in supporting China’s military initiatives and attempting to bypass U.S. export regulations using shell companies.
