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Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy

The US president said he spoke with Jensen Huang on Monday and asked him about the affair with the alleged spy. Grouped from 41 articles across 13 sources.

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BBC NewsNov 10, 2026, 8:23 AM

Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy

The US president said he spoke with Jensen Huang on Monday and asked him about the affair with the alleged spy.

EuronewsNov 9, 2026, 4:39 AM

Nvidia investigates its own CEO Jensen Huang over affair with alleged Chinese spy

Jensen Huang, CEO of US tech giant Nvidia, is being investigated by the company's board after reports that Huang was the “target of a foreign intelligence effort.” Huang admitted to having an intimate relationship with a business executive who is alleged to have been spying on behalf of China.

Sky NewsNov 10, 2026, 2:06 AM

FBI investigating Nvidia CEO over affair with alleged Chinese spy

Donald Trump has said the FBI is looking into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with an alleged Chinese spy - but insisted he is a "very honourable man".

The Globe and MailNov 9, 2026, 10:50 AM

Nvidia probes whether CEO Jensen Huang had affair with Chinese spy

Nvidia said on Sunday its board was probing whether CEO Jensen Huang had been the target of a foreign intelligence effort, after a media report alleged he had a close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who passed information to Beijing.

Al JazeeraNov 10, 2026, 12:44 AM

Trump says FBI probing Nvidia CEO Huang’s affair with alleged spy

US president says he believes CEO Jensen Huang had no knowledge of woman's alleged work for Chinese intelligence.

The Globe and MailNov 9, 2026, 10:41 AM

Nvidia stock slides as company probes Jensen Huang affair with alleged Chinese spy

Chipmaker’s internal investigation puts spotlight on CEO’s future given his role as the most prolific salesman of the AI boom

CBS NewsNov 9, 2026, 12:47 AM

Nvidia probing CEO after he admitted to affair with alleged Chinese spy

AI giant Nvidia says it has opened an investigation into its CEO and co-founder, Jensen Huang, after he admitted to having a relationship with an alleged Chinese spy. Akiko Fujita reports.

CBS NewsNov 10, 2026, 12:27 AM

Nvidia shares drop amid CEO's alleged Chinese spy affair

Shares of Nvidia, the world's top AI chipmaker, fell more than 4% on Monday, wiping out about $200 billion in stock market value. The company's CEO admitted to an affair with a woman identified by U.S. intelligence as a former data center executive suspected of spying for China. Jo Ling Kent reports.

DWNov 9, 2026, 11:55 PM

Nvidia shareholders sue Jensen Huang over alleged spy ties

Nvidia shareholders have sued the chipmaker and its CEO, Jensen Huang, over his alleged ties to a suspected Chinese spy. The case adds to scrutiny over whether sensitive information at the AI giant was compromised.

The Globe and MailNov 9, 2026, 10:55 PM

FBI looking into Nvidia CEO’s affair with Chinese spy, Trump says

Jensen Huang’s infidelity has rocked the political class and America’s tech sector

The Globe and MailNov 9, 2026, 4:04 PM

Nvidia board probes whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese spy with whom he had an affair

Huang has acknowledged he had been intimate with a business executive, issuing an apology to his wife and to the company in an open letter posted on Nvidia's website. He did not name the woman. Nvidia announced Sunday it was conducting an independent investigation into reports that Huang was the “target of a foreign intelligence effort.”

CNBCNov 8, 2026, 10:53 PM

Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with alleged Chinese spy

Huang told Nvidia staff in an email that he had an affair and that the company's board has opened an investigation into allegations the woman is a Chinese spy.

The GuardianNov 9, 2026, 11:14 PM

Silicon Valley and Trump rally behind Nvidia CEO after his affair with alleged Chinese spy

Elon Musk and other finance moguls defend Jensen Huang after he admitted to the affair in an email to employees Nvidia’s board needs to do some succession planning – sharpish Donald Trump , Elon Musk and prominent finance moguls have expressed their support for embattled Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang , as the head of the world’s most valuable chip company faces an internal investigation over a romantic relationship with an alleged Chinese spy. Trump said he has spoken to Huang on Monday as the scandal reverberated across Silicon Valley and the Nvidia CEO faced an uncertain future. Continue reading...

BBC NewsNov 9, 2026, 7:10 AM

What do we know about Nvidia CEO’s affair with a suspected Chinese spy?

Adoration for the US tech giant’s CEO Jensen Huang has been labelled “Jensanity”, but can his reputation survive the news of his affair?

CBS NewsNov 9, 2026, 2:15 PM

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with suspected Chinese spy rocks tech world

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is under investigation by the tech giant's board after admitting to an affair with a woman the U.S. government suspects of spying for China. Jo Ling Kent reports.

CNBCNov 9, 2026, 1:46 PM

Nvidia stock falls 5% as scrutiny turns to Jensen Huang’s relationship with alleged Chinese spy

Nvidia said its board has launched an independent investigation following the reports that Huang was the target of a "foreign intelligence effort."

ABC AustraliaNov 9, 2026, 8:28 PM

Nvidia CEO Huang sued by shareholders over ties with suspected Chinese spy

Nvidia shares tumbled after the company opened an investigation into Mr Huang's ties ‌with a ⁠suspected Chinese spy.

BBC NewsNov 9, 2026, 7:58 PM

Nvidia shares tumble over investigation into Huang's affair with alleged Chinese spy

The share price dropped wiped hundreds of billions of dollars from the value of Nvidia.

DWNov 9, 2026, 11:18 AM

Why Nvidia CEO's affair with alleged Chinese spy matters

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has apologized for an affair with a woman the US believes was spying for China. The story could have profound implications for the world's most valuable company and the global AI race.

The Straits TimesNov 9, 2026, 6:36 AM

Who is Alice Huang, the Chinese exec accused of spying on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang?

She is said to be a top executive at Megaspeed International, a Singapore-based data centre firm.

Financial TimesNov 9, 2026, 7:59 AM

Nvidia’s Huang admits to affair after allegations of relationship with Chinese spy

Silicon Valley chipmaker opens investigation into chief executive as he confirms extramarital liaison

Al JazeeraNov 8, 2026, 10:16 PM

US chipmaker Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang over affair

Huang has confirmed he had been having an affair with a woman accused of spying for China.

BBC NewsNov 9, 2026, 11:51 PM

What we know so far about Jensen Huang's affair with suspected Chinese spy

The billionaire tech executive finds himself mired in a personal and national security scandal.

ABC AustraliaNov 9, 2026, 5:30 AM

China denies allegations Nvidia CEO had affair with Chinese spy

The chief executive of the world's most valuable company and a close ally of Donald Trump admitted to an affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy. Here's what we know.

EuronewsNov 9, 2026, 10:53 AM

Who is Alice Huang, the alleged Chinese spy linked to Nvidia's Jensen Huang?

Footage shows Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang alongside Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman at the centre of an alleged Chinese intelligence operation targeting him.

Financial TimesNov 9, 2026, 7:53 PM

Nvidia shares fall as it probes alleged Chinese spy scandal

Board of chipmaker opens investigation after chief executive Jensen Huang admits to affair

The Straits TimesNov 8, 2026, 9:43 PM

Nvidia probes whether CEO Jensen Huang was target of foreign spying as he admits affair

In a message to Nvidia staff, Huang admitted to being unfaithful to his wife and took “full responsibility”.

DWNov 8, 2026, 11:07 PM

Nvidia CEO Huang admits affair amid rumors of China spy ties

Following reports of Nvidia's chief Jensen Huang becoming involved with a Chinese spy, Huang offered an apology for cheating on his wife. Meanwhile, the US tech company pledged to investigate the alleged espionage.

Financial TimesNov 10, 2026, 12:35 AM

Trump says FBI is ‘looking into’ Nvidia’s Jensen Huang

US company has been rocked by allegations its chief executive had an affair with a Chinese spy

Al JazeeraNov 9, 2026, 3:26 AM

Trump defends Nvidia CEO amid Chinese spying allegations

Donald Trump has defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who admitted to an affair with a woman suspected of spying for China.

The Straits TimesNov 9, 2026, 12:04 AM

What to know about Nvidia’s investigation of its CEO Jensen Huang

He had an affair with a Chinese businessperson whom US intelligence agencies say was a spy for Beijing.

Al JazeeraNov 8, 2026, 11:58 PM

Nvidia CEO’s affair sparks Chinese espionage probe

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to an affair with a woman suspected of spying for China.

NBC NewsNov 9, 2026, 3:56 PM

Nvidia stock falls after company opens probe into CEO’s relationship with Chinese spy

Nvidia’s stock slid after the company announced that it had opened an investigation into CEO Jensen Huang’s relationship with an alleged Chinese spy.

Al JazeeraNov 9, 2026, 11:13 PM

Trump defends Nvidia’s Huang after calling about spy scandal

Trump told reporters he believes Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang had no idea his alleged mistress was a suspected Chinese spy.

Financial TimesNov 9, 2026, 3:35 PM

Alleged Chinese spy linked to Nvidia chief pitched AI chip deals to investors

Alice Huang boasted of having access to Nvidia GPUs and her connection to Alibaba

EuronewsNov 9, 2026, 8:38 AM

Trump calls Nvidia chief Jensen Huang an 'honorable guy' amid spy allegations

US President Donald Trump has defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after reports that he had an intimate relationship with a businesswoman suspected of working for Chinese intelligence. Trump said Huang was an "honorable guy".

BBC NewsNov 9, 2026, 2:50 PM

Who is the suspected Chinese spy at centre of the Nvidia investigation?

Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman, had a close relationship with Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, reports say.

CNBCNov 9, 2026, 11:54 PM

Nvidia’s Trump ties draw scrutiny after reports Huang was targeted by Chinese intelligence

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's extramarital affair with an alleged Chinese spy comes as the company is already about to face heightened scrutiny.

The GuardianNov 9, 2026, 11:54 AM

Nvidia stocks tumble as CEO investigated over spy claims | First Thing

Jensen Huang reportedly had close relationship ‌with Chinese businesswoman accused of passing information to ‌Beijing. Plus, tennis legend Billie Jean King tells all • Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Nvidia’s chief executive, Jensen Huang, has been placed under “independent investigation” by the tech company after reports emerged he had been “the target of a foreign intelligence effort”, namely a close relationship ‌with a Chinese businesswoman who is accused of passing information to ‌Beijing. Nvidia stock is down 5% in pre-market trading as a result. The company’s board said in a statement that while it had no reason to believe that either US national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised, its inquiry would examine all available information. Republican lawmakers have expressed alarm, asking Huang to give the House foreign affairs and intelligence committees a closed-door briefing next week on Nvidia’s “security protocols against foreign adversary espionage”. The Guardian will have extensive coverage of the Cop31 conference, including a daily live blog , and these explainers on what is at stake and what the talks can achieve , and who the key players are . Find all of our Cop31 coverage here . Continue reading...

CNBCNov 9, 2026, 10:35 AM

What is MegaSpeed? The Nvidia chip buyer in the spotlight after Jensen Haung’s affair

The Singapore-based company has previously been probed for allegedly supplying China with Nvidia chips.

The GuardianNov 9, 2026, 8:01 PM

The AI poster boy, the ‘Chinese spy’ and Trump: how an affair may have harmed US security

Jensen Huang’s close relationship with president means Nvidia CEO’s affair with woman alleged to be working for Beijing is a big deal A hand on the back, a kiss on the cheek; the footage of Alice Huang’s interaction with Jensen Huang in a Taipei venue last year does not seem particularly remarkable at first glance. But the Nvidia chief executive’s revelation on Sunday that he had an affair with Ms Huang has given it new significance. Continue reading...

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