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

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

Nvidia said a New York Times story alleging U. S. intelligence surveillance of a person close to CEO Jensen Huang was inaccurate. U. S.

intelligence officials said a senior executive at Singaporean firm Megaspeed, alleged to have ties to Chinese intelligence, was seeking to influence Huang. They also said the Chinese asset cultivated a relationship with Huang to obtain AI chip information. The reports from U. S. agencies prompted scrutiny of possible espionage links between the Singapore datacenter firm and Nvidia's leadership.

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Jensen Huang Alice Huang U.S. intelligence officials Nvidia Megaspeed White House officials Trump administration

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Verdict global: Partiellement confirmé Confiance: 70% Affirmations: 1
Résumé

One claim was partially confirmed: US intelligence agencies are investigating whether a senior executive at Singaporean company Megaspeed attempted to influence Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on October 29, 2026, with some details remaining unverified.

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Trump ignored intel on China’s Nvidia spy to protect company’s stock, report says
Trump ignored intel on China’s Nvidia spy to protect company’s stock, report says

Ars Technica • 29 oct. 18h29

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.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang may have been targeted by suspected Chinese spy: report
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang may have been targeted by suspected Chinese spy: report

Fox Business • 29 oct. 18h03

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.

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Nvidia responds to accusations that Jensen Huang was Chinese target
Nvidia responds to accusations that Jensen Huang was Chinese target

CNBC • 29 oct. 15h59

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.

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Nvidia CEO Was China Spy Target, Officials Doubt He Was Unaware: Report
Nvidia CEO Was China Spy Target, Officials Doubt He Was Unaware: Report

NDTV • 29 oct. 15h28

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.

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Nvidia CEO reportedly targeted by Chinese spy
Nvidia CEO reportedly targeted by Chinese spy

The Guardian • 29 oct. 15h25

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.

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Pictured: Nvidia boss ‘targeted by Chinese spy’
Pictured: Nvidia boss ‘targeted by Chinese spy’

The Telegraph • 29 oct. 15h18

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.

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