FBI probes Nvidia CEO's affair with alleged Chinese spy amid AI race

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to an affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy, prompting an FBI investigation and raising concerns about US national security in the AI race. Huang, a close ally of President Donald Trump, said he had no idea the woman, Alice Huang, was suspected of espionage. Nvidia is investigating whether trade secrets were compromised, while Beijing denies the allegations. The scandal has triggered congressional scrutiny and could impact US-China relations ahead of a Xi-Trump meeting. Nvidia's board supports Huang despite falling shares, but his future leadership remains uncertain.


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