Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declines Senate testimony on AI

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has declined an invitation from Senator Elizabeth Warren to testify before the Senate Banking Committee at a hearing scheduled for Thursday, June 11. The hearing, titled "AI and the American Dream: Promoting Innovation, Affordability, and American Dominance," was set to examine U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence, with Warren specifically seeking Huang's perspective on Nvidia's business dealings in China and the company's stance on U.S. export controls for advanced AI chips.

In a letter dated June 6, Huang informed the committee he would be "unable to attend" the public session. He instead offered to host Warren and other committee members at Nvidia's headquarters in Santa Clara, California, for private discussions. Huang wrote that he would welcome the opportunity to discuss the company's technology, the American AI ecosystem, and how Nvidia can support U.S. leadership.

Warren responded critically to the declined invitation. She stated that while she appreciated Huang's response, the American people deserve answers in a public forum. She argued that Nvidia sits at the center of critical questions regarding artificial intelligence, economic...