Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has turned down an invitation from Senator Elizabeth Warren to testify at a Senate committee hearing focused on AI development in the U.S. The hearing, organized by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, aims to explore AI’s impact on American innovation, affordability, and technological leadership.

Warren sought Huang’s participation to discuss Nvidia’s operations in China and its stance on export controls governing the sale of U.S. AI technology overseas. Warren made a statement expressing disappointment at Huang’s absence, highlighting his capacity to attend other high-profile events. She emphasized the importance of Nvidia’s role in key AI, economic competition, and national security issues.

Nvidia, valued over $5 trillion, is renowned for designing advanced chips and hardware powering modern AI systems. Huang expressed his inability to attend the hearing, yet acknowledged the significance of the issues being addressed. He extended an invitation for Warren or other committee members to visit Nvidia’s Santa Clara headquarters for discussions on the American AI ecosystem and U.S. leadership in the field.

Nvidia Founder and CEO Huang, also part of President Donald Trump’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, has called for broader sales of Nvidia chips globally. He has not previously testified before Congress. Huang has argued for ensuring American companies have access to leading technology, while advocating competitive chip offerings to China.

Warren previously argued Huang’s lobbying efforts could bolster China’s military capabilities and undermine U.S. technological dominance. Nvidia chose not to comment on the situation. Recently, the U.S. Commerce Department addressed an export control loophole that may have enabled Nvidia to export powerful AI chips to restricted countries. The broader issue of AI export controls remains contentious in Washington, with debates on balancing innovation and security.

The Senate panel will gather experts from think tanks and advocacy groups to discuss U.S. AI export policies. Participants will include Mike Flynn from The Information Technology Industry Council, David Feith from the Hudson Institute, Will Rinehart from The American Enterprise Institute, and Dr. Sarah Myers West from the AI Now Institute.