Washington, Nov 9: Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia—the world’s most powerful AI chip manufacturer—has found himself at the center of a major controversy. Reports are circulating that he has become a target of a foreign intelligence operation. It is alleged that Jensen Huang maintained a close relationship with a woman suspected of spying for China.
It is also reported that the Nvidia CEO has admitted to betraying his wife and children. While he acknowledged having an affair with another woman, he did not disclose her identity. These developments highlight the potential depth of espionage networks within the American corporate world.
Jensen Huang has repeatedly urged the U.S. government to lift certain restrictive measures (bans). Consequently, some have raised suspicions that he may have fallen into the web of a Chinese spy.
Investigation by Nvidia’s Board
Following these developments, Nvidia’s Board of Directors has ordered an internal investigation into the matter. An investigation is underway to determine whether this has compromised the company’s security or confidential data.
Alice: The Suspected Spy Close to Jensen
The woman, who was reportedly close to Jensen Huang and is suspected of being a Chinese spy, has been identified as Alice Huang. She possesses experience working across various sectors; she has a background as a journalist in China and has also worked in the banking and investment sectors. Her employment history includes stints at firms such as Shanghai Hexi Investment Management and HSBC. Currently, she is associated with the Singapore-based company, Megaspeed.
US intelligence agencies suspect that she was recruited by China for its intelligence network. An investment management firm where she previously worked was owned by a Chinese company called 7Road.
Megaspeed and the Sale of AI Chips
However, there is more to the story. Megaspeed was established in 2023 and was led by Alice Huang herself. It was subsequently sold to a company called SwiftData, yet Alice continued to hold a position within the firm even after the sale. A point of concern here is that Megaspeed is one of Nvidia’s major corporate clients. Over the past two years, Megaspeed has purchased Nvidia chips worth $4.8 billion. The United States suspects that these chips might be smuggled into China via Megaspeed.
Currently, Nvidia is conducting an internal investigation into this matter. Jensen Huang has admitted to having an extramarital affair with a woman. Nvidia’s shares are falling.