Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after alleged China ties

The author argues that the departure of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang following revelations of an affair with a suspected Chinese intelligence asset should prompt the United States to fundamentally rethink its AI strategy. The piece contends that U.S. policymakers gave excessive influence to commercial leaders whose interests conflicted with national security, and urges Washington to strengthen export controls and prioritize rigorous safety testing over an unhindered race with China. Open article →