U.S. Congress Demands Testimony from Former Nvidia Chief Jensen Huang

A bipartisan group of U.S. congressional committees has issued a formal request for Jensen Huang to testify before lawmakers regarding Nvidia's business practices and market positioning. The summons marks an escalation in scrutiny of the chipmaker, which has faced increased regulatory attention across multiple jurisdictions as semiconductor supply chains remain a focus of policymakers worldwide.

The congressional inquiry centers on Nvidia's dominance in artificial intelligence chip manufacturing and its commercial relationships with major technology firms. Lawmakers have expressed concerns about market competition, pricing practices, and the company's role in the broader technology ecosystem at a time when AI capabilities are reshaping numerous industries.

Huang, who founded Nvidia in 1993 and served as its chief executive for nearly three decades, stepped down from the CEO role in December 2024, though he retained an active role within the company. His anticipated testimony would represent one of the highest-profile congressional examinations of technology industry leadership in recent years.

Nvidia has declined to comment on the specifics of the congressional request, though the company has previously stated its commitment to cooperating with regulatory bodies. The hearing comes amid broader legislative efforts in the United States to establish clearer oversight mechanisms for the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence and semiconductor sectors.