{
  "id": 19184116,
  "title": "Nvidia's shares slide as chip giant probes CEO over spy claims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/nvidias-shares-slide-as-chip-giant-probes-ceo-over-spy-claims-19184116",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-09T17:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261110/nvidias-shares-slide-as-chip-giant-probes-ceo-over-spy-claims"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nvidia's shares fell on Monday following an internal probe into whether CEO Jensen Huang had fallen victim to a foreign intelligence operation that threatened his position at the AI chipmaker. The inquiry stemmed from a media report suggesting that Huang maintained a close connection with a Chinese businesswoman who allegedly transmitted information to the Chinese government. Huang addressed Nvidia employees, admitting to being unfaithful to his wife, although he did not elaborate on the nature of the affair. The investigation, which began on Sunday, has drawn attention to the future of 63-year-old Huang, given Nvidia's position as the world's most valuable chipmaker and his influential role as the leading salesman of the AI boom. Known for his leather-jacketed appearance and rock-star status, Huang is particularly popular in Asia, where he frequently engages with fans, striking poses for selfies and signing autographs. As the company's fifth-largest shareholder, with a stake of around 3.6 percent, Huang wields significant influence over Nvidia through a structure in which numerous executives report directly to him.",
  "summary": "SEOUL/SYDNEY — Nvidia shares declined on Monday after an internal investigation into whether CEO Jensen Huang had been targeted by a foreign intelligence effort put his future at the AI chipmaker under scrutiny. The internal probe followed a media report that Huang had a close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who allegedly passed information to Beijing. Huang told Nvidia's employees that…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf Times Business",
        "title": "Nvidia's shares slide as chip giant probes CEO over spy claims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/nvidias-shares-slide-as-chip-giant-probes-ceo-over-spy-claims",
        "published": "2026-11-08T21:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Chip boss, China spy, secret affair: What happened?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/chip-boss-china-spy-secret-affair-what-happened",
        "published": "2026-11-09T06:09:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Singapore firm Megaspeed back in the spotlight over Nvidia scandal, China chip allegations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/singapore-firm-megaspeed-back-in-the-spotlight-over-nvidia-scandal",
        "published": "2026-11-09T14:22:23.000Z"
      }
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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."
}