Nvidia CEO's affair with suspected spy raises questions about AI trade secrets

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to an affair with Alice Huang, a suspected Chinese spy, and apologized to his family and colleagues as the company's board launches an independent probe into whether foreign intelligence compromised trade secrets. Experts say Alice Huang could have accessed sensitive details on Nvidia's future product strategy, business decisions, and its approach to the AI market through "pillow talk." She may also have gleaned insights into President Donald Trump's thinking on AI policy, export controls, and US-China tech competition, potentially helping Beijing position itself strategically. Nvidia's central role in the US-China tech rivalry made Huang a valuable target, given his close access to Trump. The board said it has "no reason to believe" national security or trade secrets were compromised, and Huang will remain CEO while cooperating with the review.