Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal
US President Donald Trump has defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid allegations involving a woman suspected of espionage and illegal AI chip transfers.
Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said Huang had denied knowing that the woman, with whom he reportedly had an extramarital relationship, was allegedly involved in spying.
“I asked him, did you have any idea that she was a spy? He said, I had no idea that she was a spy, and I really believe him,” Trump told reporters.
Trump also confirmed that the FBI was investigating aspects of the case but expressed confidence that Huang would emerge without serious consequences.
Huang has acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife. US media identified the woman as Alice Huang, who is unrelated to the Nvidia chief and reportedly served as managing director of Singapore-based Megaspeed, a company with business ties to Nvidia.
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Media reports have alleged that she passed sensitive intelligence and helped facilitate the smuggling of advanced AI chips.
China has rejected the espionage allegations, describing them as “groundless slander and smears”.
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