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  "id": 19074984,
  "title": "Nvidia probes whether CEO Huang was target of foreign spying as he admits affair",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/nvidia-probes-whether-ceo-huang-was-target-of-foreign-spying-as-he",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T02:42:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Jakarta Post",
    "slug": "the-jakarta-post",
    "url": "https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2026/11/09/nvidia-probes-whether-ceo-huang-was-target-of-foreign-spying-as-he-admits-affair.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nvidia's board is investigating whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by foreign intelligence, following media reports alleging a close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman, Alice Huang, who US authorities deemed a Chinese intelligence asset. Huang admitted to infidelity and taking responsibility for his actions, while Nvidia stated he remains committed to leading the company without interruption. The company initiated an independent investigation, overseen by a committee of independent directors and outside counsel, to examine all available information. Despite no evidence of compromised US national security or Nvidia secrets, the investigation adds pressure to Nvidia's stock, which has fallen amid concerns about the sustainability of the AI boom. Huang expressed regret for his actions and pledged to regain trust, while analysts warned of potential congressional inquiries and intensified scrutiny over selling chips to China.",
  "summary": "Nvidia said on Sunday its board was probing whether CEO Jensen Huang had been the target of a foreign intelligence effort, after a media report alleged he had a close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who passed information to Beijing.",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Nvidia probes whether CEO Huang was target of foreign spying as he admits affair",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/nvidia-probes-whether-ceo-huang-was-target-of-foreign-spying-as-he",
        "published": "2026-11-08T23:02:03.000Z"
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        "outlet": "KBS World Radio",
        "title": "Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Admits Affair with Suspected Chinese Spy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-admits-affair-with-suspected-chinese-spy",
        "published": "2026-11-09T01:58:01.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "'I Was Unfaithful To My Wife': NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Admits Extramarital Affair As Board Launches Independent Probe Into Reported China Spy Links",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/i-was-unfaithful-to-my-wife-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-admits",
        "published": "2026-11-09T02:29:08.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "Nvidia probes whether CEO Huang was target of foreign spying as he admits affair",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/nvidia-probes-whether-ceo-huang-was-target-of-foreign-spying-as-he-19075352",
        "published": "2026-11-09T03:14:51.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Trump defends Nvidia CEO amid Chinese spying allegations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/trump-defends-nvidia-ceo-amid-chinese-spying-allegations",
        "published": "2026-11-09T03:26:21.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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