Nvidia CEO's affair with alleged spy triggers Washington probes

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's extramarital affair with a Chinese businessperson allegedly linked to espionage has triggered investigations in Washington, threatening the company's central role in America's AI strategy. The scandal has prompted bipartisan calls for congressional inquiries and a Justice Department probe. Alice Huang, a former Megaspeed executive, is suspected of feeding intelligence and advanced chips to China. The Commerce Department previously investigated Megaspeed for allegedly routing Nvidia chips to Chinese users, and the Justice Department's National Security Division is now examining potential export control violations. Nvidia's board says it has no reason to believe secrets were compromised. President Trump, who has cultivated a close relationship with Huang and awarded him the National Medal of Science, said he believes Huang will be "in good shape." The affair has also intensified scrutiny of Huang's past push to sell less advanced chips to China, with Senator Elizabeth Warren demanding answers about potential ties to Chinese military-linked companies.