Senators Say Nvidia’s Shanghai Expansion Is a Serious National Security Risk

Reports claimed Nvidia was looking to develop talent in Shanghai facility and meet local demands in a way that satisfied U.S. export controls.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers the keynote address during the Nvidia GTC 2025 in San Jose, Calif., on March 18, 2025. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Sens. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) are seeking answers from Nvidia about the AI chip company’s planned facility expansion in China.

In a May 28 letter, the senators demanded plans for the center, including timelines, salaries, the type of work it will house, and whether Nvidia will receive benefits or support from the Chinese regime or local authorities in this project.