US intelligence says Nvidia CEO's partner is a Chinese spy; ex-CIA officer warns of honeytrap risks

US intelligence reportedly concluded that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's romantic partner, Alice Huang, is a Chinese spy, prompting former CIA officer Sean Wiswesser to say China excels at exploiting wealthy, lonely older men who believe they are immune to such targeting. Wiswesser said honeytraps typically aim to build emotional dependence rather than use blackmail, as victims may volunteer information voluntarily without overt coercion. He noted operatives carefully study targets to identify vulnerabilities like loneliness or insecurity, with seemingly innocent conversations still providing intelligence value. Beyond suspicions that Alice's company Megaspeed illegally routed Nvidia chips to China, officials worry China may have influenced US AI policy through Huang's influence in the Trump administration, with potential risks of trade secrets or policy deliberations being disclosed.