What could China get from Jensen Huang?

The Nvidia CEO has been in a unique position to to influence AI export controls.

by Hayden Field and Lauren FeinerNov 9, 2026, 11:51 PM UTC Image: The VergeWhat could China get from Jensen Huang?

The Nvidia CEO has been in a unique position to to influence AI export controls.

by Hayden Field and Lauren FeinerNov 9, 2026, 11:51 PM UTCPart OfEverything we know so far about the Nvidia spy scandal targeting CEO Jensen Huangsee all updates

It’s difficult to overstate Nvidia’s power in today’s AI landscape. The company’s chips are the bedrock upon which advanced AI technology in the US is being built, and demand has consistently outpaced supply for years. Nvidia has also been an influential investor in a wide range of up-and-coming AI companies in recent years, with about $99 billion worth of equity investments in frontier AI labs, neoclouds, infrastructure companies, and more. Its chief executive has even become close with President Donald Trump.