Megaspeed exec was recruited to spy on Nvidia CEO, according to US intelligence memo
A memo circulated earlier this year reportedly claimed that China’s Ministry of State Security recruited a female technology executive to spy on Nvidia's CEO.
TL;DR
- A U.S. intelligence memo reportedly claims Alice Huang was recruited by China's Ministry of State Security to spy on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
- The memo, reported by The New York Times and Financial Times, also suggested Jensen Huang and Alice Huang had a romantic relationship.
- An Nvidia spokesperson stated Jensen Huang's interactions with Alice Huang were not unusual and that the company does not share classified information.
- Concerns were raised about a Chinese company, New Matrix, authorized to buy advanced Nvidia chips, being potentially a front for a blacklisted firm.
- Nvidia's spokesperson affirmed that the company sells the majority of its technology in America.