Jensen Huang affair probe: How executives can avoid falling for spies

US officials believe Alice Huang, a former Megaspeed executive, was recruited by China's Ministry of State Security to gather intelligence on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who has admitted to an affair amid a board investigation. The probe raises questions about Huang's future and the AI trade. The alleged operation reportedly involved months of studying Huang's routines and vulnerabilities before engineering encounters, with photos showing the pair together at tech events since June 2024. Experts advise executives to verify new partners' backgrounds, separate personal and corporate devices, and watch for warning signs like rapid intimacy or controlled meeting locations. Documented cases of corporate leaders falling for foreign operatives are rare, but tactics are well-established, including a 2024 Army officer case and a 2020 Axios report on a Chinese national cultivating politicians. The investigation has roiled markets and sparked speculation about Huang's potential departure.