'Such an extraordinary story': What we know so far about Nvidia spying claims
Shares of artificial intelligence leader Nvidia tumbled early Monday after the chip company said it launched an investigation of CEO Jensen Huang following reports he was targeted by Chinese intelligence. The internal probe comes after a media report that Huang had a close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who allegedly passed information to Beijing. France 24's Philip Turle takes a look…
China dismissed allegations that it orchestrated a spy plot against Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, labeling the claims as unsubstantiated and a smear campaign against the country. Huang admitted to having an intimate relationship with a business executive, issuing an apology to his wife and the company in an open letter on Nvidia's website.
The tech giant announced it was conducting an independent investigation into the reports. U.S. intelligence determined that the woman was gathering information for Beijing, according to The New York Times. Huang expressed his support for the investigation and commitment to protecting NVIDIA and supporting America's national security.
A Chinese spokesperson rejected the allegations, stating that the so-called Chinese spy claim was unsubstantiated and smears against China.
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