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Keeping up with the Huangs (no relation)
Nvidia has launched an investigation after reports claimed its CEO, Jensen Huang, was targeted by Chinese intelligence.
The allegations involve Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based tech firm Megaspeed, who reportedly had a relationship with Jensen Huang and allegedly passed information to Beijing.
Here's what's happening:
US lawmakers have asked Huang to attend a private briefing on 18 November to discuss national security concerns.
Nvidia, worth around $4.5 trillion, makes the powerful chips used by AI tools such as ChatGPT and Google's Gemini.
The investigation comes as US-China tensions over AI technology continue, with trade restrictions limiting Nvidia's chip sales to China.
From Silicon Valley to Scandal Valley
Huang has admitted to having an affair and apologised to his family and colleagues.
Nvidia says there is no evidence so far that company secrets or US national security were put at risk.
China has denied the spying claims, while Huang has agreed to cooperate with the investigation.
Who says the AI race isn’t like a soap opera? -MV