Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang under investigation over alleged Chinese espionage
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is under an internal investigation due to an alleged affair with Alice Huang, a former executive at a Singapore-based data center firm. With allegations that Alice Huang acted as a spy for China, Nvidia is examining the risk of technology leaks.
Nvidia CEO, 63-year-old Jensen Huang, is facing an internal company investigation due to an alleged extramarital affair with Alice Huang, the former CEO of the Singapore-based company Megaspeed.
The investigation is focusing on allegations that Alice Huang engaged in espionage on behalf of China. Nvidia management is investigating whether sensitive artificial intelligence technologies or national security information were leaked to China within the scope of this relationship, and whether Jensen Huang provided unauthorized access to the company's latest AI chips.
While Nvidia states that it has not yet found any evidence of a security breach, the situation is drawing attention due to the competition for AI dominance between the US and China. US President Donald Trump has expressed support for Jensen Huang, describing him as an 'honorable' person. The investigation also covers whether Nvidia's ethical guidelines regarding client relations have been violated.
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- bbc.com · Link