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Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang were named Monday in a proposed class action alleging they defrauded shareholders by hiding Huang’s ties to a suspected Chinese spy.
President and CEO of Nvidia Corporation (1993–present)
President and CEO of Nvidia Corporation (1993–present)
| Title | President and CEO of Nvidia Corporation (1993–present) |
|---|---|
| Born | 1963-02-17 · Taipei |
| Citizenship | Taiwan, United States |
| Education | Oregon State University (BS) Stanford University (MS) |
| Known for | Nvidia |
| Awards | IEEE Founders Medal, VinFuture Prize, Edison Award, Primetime Engineering Award, Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, IEEE Medal of Honor |
| Family | Relative: Lisa Su |
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Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has agreed to speak with U.S. lawmakers about his relationship with a person alleged to be a Chinese spy. The discussion examines possible implications for U.S. national security.
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NBC News

A lawmaker says former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has agreed to brief members of Congress about his interactions with a former executive of Singapore-based Megaspeed, which is under scrutiny over potential chip smuggling, and about Nvidia’s security protocols.
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Jensen Huang, who faced criticism after admitting to an affair with a woman accused of being a Chinese intelligence agent, has been accused of a separate affair with an Nvidia subordinate.
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TechCrunch

At an impromptu news conference, Trump said he spoke earlier that day with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The remarks followed reports that Nvidia’s board had opened an investigation into Huang’s extramarital affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy.
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NBC News

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged having an extramarital affair, while the company said it will investigate reports that he was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort. The statements come amid scrutiny of his close ties to Megaspeed executive Alice Huang. US outlets report officials suspect she passed intelligence to China and helped smuggle advanced AI technology.
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Huang acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife and said he would cooperate with a security investigation. Nvidia is examining his connection to a person suspected of being a Chinese spy.
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Nvidia’s board announced an independent investigation after CEO Jensen Huang told employees in a memo that he had been unfaithful to his wife. He apologized to his family and colleagues, and the company published the memo on its website on Sunday.
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South China Morning Post

Nvidia said it will investigate claims that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by foreign intelligence efforts. Huang apologized to his wife and children for being unfaithful. The board said he would remain CEO and that it had no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised.
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Jensen Huang has been asked to brief Congress about reported links between Nvidia and a Chinese spy. The Times reported that President Donald Trump was informed about the intelligence findings roughly a year ago.
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CNBC

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang defended the company’s business with Singapore-based Megaspeed International, describing it as “normal and not unusual,” Bloomberg News reported.
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Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang were named Monday in a proposed class action alleging they defrauded shareholders by hiding Huang’s ties to a suspected Chinese spy.
President Trump defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after the company’s board said it was investigating Huang’s relationship with a person alleged to be a Chinese spy. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell and Brian Cheung discuss potential national security implications, given Huang’s role in AI’s global growth and his proximity to Trump.

China denies there is a spy plot targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and calls the allegation a smear campaign against Beijing.
President Donald Trump said he spoke with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang earlier Monday. Nvidia disclosed late Sunday that it had opened an investigation into Huang’s extramarital affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy.

Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang were sued Monday in a proposed class action alleging they defrauded shareholders by concealing Huang’s ties to a suspected Chinese spy. SOAS China Institute Director Steve Tsang told France 24 the affair may also have aimed to lobby Huang to influence the US government, citing his power during the Trump administration and positions beneficial to China’s AI development.

Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang were sued on Monday in a proposed class action alleging they defrauded shareholders by hiding Huang’s ties to a suspected Chinese spy. Steve Tsang of the SOAS China Institute told France 24 the affair may also have been intended to persuade Huang to lobby the US government, given his influence and his position on China’s AI development.

Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang were sued on Monday in a proposed class action alleging they defrauded shareholders by hiding Huang’s ties to a suspected Chinese spy. Steve Tsang of the SOAS China Institute told France 24 the affair may also have been intended to get Huang to lobby the US government, given his influence during the Trump administration.

Jensen Huang’s extramarital affair with a customer whom Nvidia is investigating for potential espionage threatens his position as CEO, a role he has held since co-founding the company in 1993.
Nvidia is investigating whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by foreign intelligence. Huang has acknowledged having an affair.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has drawn attention after reports of an affair with a purported Chinese spy led the company’s board to open an investigation.