US intelligence probes alleged Chinese spy targeting Nvidia CEO, company denies surveillance report

Ars Technica • 29 Oct 18:29

According to a report, President Trump was briefed on a possible Chinese espionage operation involving a former Megaspeed executive and chose not to act, citing concerns about Nvidia's stock and U.S.-China trade relations.

Fox Business • 29 Oct 18:03

U.S. authorities allege that a former executive of Singapore-based cloud firm Megaspeed, suspected of gathering intelligence for China, met Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang multiple times, prompting security concerns.

CNBC • 29 Oct 15:59

Nvidia said a New York Times story alleging U.S. intelligence surveillance of a person close to CEO Jensen Huang was inaccurate, emphasizing that its customers do not receive trade secrets or national-security information.

NDTV • 29 Oct 15:28

U.S. intelligence agencies allege that a Chinese citizen who was a senior executive at Singapore-based data-centre firm Megaspeed attempted to obtain advanced Nvidia AI chips and information for Beijing, while senior officials question whether Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was aware of the activity.

The Guardian • 29 Oct 15:25

US agencies allege a Chinese intelligence asset with ties to a Singapore datacenter firm cultivated a relationship with Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang, prompting concern over access to AI chip information.

The Telegraph • 29 Oct 15:18

US intelligence agencies are examining whether a senior executive at Singaporean firm Megaspeed, alleged to have ties to Chinese intelligence, was seeking influence over Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.