Is NVIDIA ethical?

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Wages & economic policy Confirmed

Nvidia spent over $2.5 million on federal lobbying

Nvidia spent more than $2.5 million on federal lobbying this year.

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finance.yahoo.com
Nvidia spent more than $2.5 million on federal lobbying this year, according to the report, while also bringing in former Intel government affairs executive and Commerce Department official Bruce Andrews as its chief external affairs officer.

Manufacturing Confirmed

Nvidia partners with Corning for optical manufacturing

Nvidia is partnering with Corning to build three advanced manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Texas focused on optical technologies.

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cnbc.com
Nvidia, the chipmaker at the center of the artificial intelligence boom, is partnering with glassmaker Corning for three new advanced manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Texas dedicated entirely to optical technologies for the world's most valuable semiconductor company.

Political spending Confirmed

Nvidia CEO supports Trump ballroom

Nvidia CEO expressed pride and delight in supporting Trump ballroom.

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semafor.com
Nvidia CEO ‘proud and delighted’ to support Trump ballroom

Immigration Confirmed

Nvidia received 1,900 H-1B applications in 2025

Nvidia received roughly 1,900 certified H-1B applications in fiscal 025, including for software engineers, research scientists, and product managers.

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businessinsider.com
Nvidia received roughly 1,900 certified H-1B applications in fiscal 2025, with some of the 25 most frequent roles including software engineers, research scientists, and product managers.

Israel & Palestine Confirmed

Nvidia employees donate to Israeli humanitarian groups

Nvidia employees donated to organizations aiding Israeli civilians, including Asor Fund, Doctors Without Borders, and IsraAID.

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finance.yahoo.com
Nvidia said employees had chosen to donate to organisations in the region including Asor Fund (JGive), American Friends of Magen David Adom, Doctors Without Borders, Friends of United Hatzalah, IsraAID (US) Global Humanitarian Assistance, Jewish Agency for Israel, World Central Kitchen and Zaka.
CORRECTED (OFFICIAL)-Chipmaker Nvidia raises $15 mln for non-profits helping Israel-Hamas war-hit civilians
jpost.com
Nvidia said employees had chosen to donate to organizations in the region including Asor Fund (JGive), American Friends of Magen David Adom, Doctors Without Borders, Friends of United Hatzalah, IsraAID (US) Global Humanitarian Assistance, Jewish Agency for Israel, World Central Kitchen and Zaka.
rappler.com
Nvidia said employees had chosen to donate to organizations in the region including Asor Fund (JGive), American Friends of Magen David Adom, Doctors Without Borders, Friends of United Hatzalah, IsraAID (US) Global Humanitarian Assistance, Jewish Agency for Israel, World Central Kitchen and Zaka.
Chipmaker Nvidia raises $15M for non-profits helping Israel-Hamas war-hit civilians
timesofisrael.com
US gaming and computer graphics giant Nvidia and thousands of its employees have raised $15 million to donate to nonprofit organizations that are supporting Israeli and Gazan civilians affected by the war with the Hamas terror group.