Afghanistan, Nov. 12 -- Nvidia is facing mounting political and national security scrutiny as allegations surrounding Chief Executive Jensen Huang intensify concerns over China's access to advanced artificial intelligence chips.

According to Reuters on November 12, Chinese artificial intelligence companies are seeking to secure Nvidia-powered computing capacity at overseas data centres amid fears that the controversy could prompt Washington to tighten restrictions on remote access to advanced processors. The developments have added urgency to concerns over gaps in US export controls and China's ability to obtain restricted technology.

The controversy centres on reports that Huang was targeted by a suspected Chinese intelligence operation ...