Trump says administration warned AI CEO of possible jail time amid Nvidia spy probe
President Donald Trump told a 60 Minutes interview that his administration once warned a leading AI company chief that he could face jail, while Nvidia launched an independent review of allegations involving its CEO and a suspected Chinese spy.
President Donald Trump told 60 Minutes correspondent Ross Douthat that his administration had warned the head of a major artificial-intelligence firm that he could be arrested for alleged wrongdoing with AI technology. Trump said officials had told the individual to "go home, see your wife and children, and be prepared for jail" the next morning, but did not name the person or the company.
The comments were made as Nvidia announced an independent investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang had an affair with Alice Huang, a former Megaspeed executive suspected of passing information to Chinese intelligence. Jensen Huang acknowledged personal misconduct, expressed support for the probe, and affirmed his commitment to U.S. national security. Nvidia said it sees no evidence that its trade secrets or national security have been compromised and will review all relevant information.
The New York Times previously reported that Huang had a close relationship with Alice Huang, who was linked to a Singapore-based data-centre firm and alleged to have aided Chinese espionage. The Chinese government dismissed the allegations as a smear aimed at maligning China.