What we know — and what we don't — as Nvidia investigates alleged spy plot involving CEO
Stunning allegations of a spy plot have prompted investigations of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with a purported Chinese government agent. Over the weekend, Huang admitted to having an extramarital affair, and acknowledged that news reports surrounding the relationship and potential national security concerns led Nvidia's board to investigate. He and his chipmaking company did not name the…
Allegations of a spy plot have prompted investigations into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with a Chinese government agent, according to The New York Times. Huang admitted to the extramarital relationship and acknowledged that news reports surrounding it and potential national security concerns led Nvidia's board to investigate.
The identity of the person involved was not disclosed by Huang or his company, but The New York Times identified her as Alice Huang, a business executive and Chinese citizen. U.S. intelligence determined she was gathering information for Beijing. China's Foreign Ministry dismissed the spying allegations, calling them a smear campaign.
The scandal is already causing turmoil for Nvidia, whose high-end chips are leading building blocks for artificial intelligence. Huang is a key figure in the AI race, both in the industry and in Washington, where he is often on President Donald Trump's side. The FBI is also reportedly looking into the affair.
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