Trump’s ties to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang draw renewed scrutiny amid foreign intelligence probe

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing scrutiny following reports of two extramarital affairs, including one with Alice Huang, a former executive at the Singapore-based firm Megaspeed. The Daily Times reports that Huang's relationship with Alice Huang has drawn attention to his ties with US President Donald Trump. According to the New Straits Times, US authorities investigated Alice Huang and concluded she was a Chinese intelligence asset, an allegation that has prompted an FBI investigation, calls for congressional hearings, and a review by Nvidia's independent directors.

While Huang admitted to being unfaithful to his wife, the New Straits Times notes he has not been accused of criminal wrongdoing and that Trump stated Huang was unaware the woman was a spy.

Nvidia's board is meeting to decide whether to remove Huang from his position, according to a source cited by Reuters. This uncertainty has impacted the company's market value; The National UAE reports a $600 billion selloff in shares this week, and the Free Press Journal notes that Nvidia shares declined more than 8% in extended trading on Wednesday. Potential successors mentioned by analysts and investors include Ian Buck, Colette Kress, Jeff Fisher, or Arm chief Rene Haas.

The Hindustan Times - World News reports that Huang may be ousted due to his reported affairs with a company executive and an alleged Chinese spy. The New Straits Times further notes that Megaspeed has faced US scrutiny over suspicions it helped Beijing access Nvidia's restricted AI chips.

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