CHINESE SPY
‘Have not spoken to him about it, I just know he… ’: Trump breaks silence on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair and tech giant’s probe into China’s espionage
Nvidia is currently looking into CEO Jensen Huang amid reports of his personal misconduct and possible links to espionage activities. Huang has openly acknowledged his affair with a business executive who is under suspicion for spying on behalf of China. Trump has come out in support of Huang, describing him as an exemplary individual.
Tech firms claw back some losses after midterms rout, eyes on Nvidia
Tech firms rose Monday to claw back some of last week's painful losses fuelled by AI regulation worries, though traders were keeping a wary eye on a probe into Nvidia boss Jensen Huang amid claims of an affair with a Chinese spy. The executive, Alice Huang -- also known as Huang Le, and no relation to 63-year-old Taiwanese-born Jensen -- developed a close relationship with the Nvidia boss, the Times said.
“No excuse for what I did”: Read Jensen Huang’s full letter to Nvidia staff on his affair with alleged Chinese spy
In a message to company employees released Sunday, Huang acknowledged having an affair and apologized to both his family and company staff. "I was unfaithful to my wife," he said. "My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry."
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang affair: Who is Alice Huang aka Huang Le? Television reporter turned Megaspeed executive is linked to Jensen Huang, Chinese spying
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang affair news has evoked sharp reactions from the artificial intelligence or AI chip maker who has launched a probe. Jensen Huang is married.
Meet Lori Huang, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's low-profile wife who runs a $9.2 billion foundation that rivals the famous MacArthur Foundation
Jensen Huang's wife is Lori Huang. The couple reportedly met as engineering students at Oregon State University. At that time, Jensen was 17 and Lori was 19. They had reportedly then worked together as lab or study partners. Jensen also approached Lori with an offer that he would help her with homework.
Singapore confirms a probe into Megaspeed but denies investigating Alice Huang over spy claims; how is Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang linked to the controversy?
US media reports have alleged that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang developed a 'close relationship' with an alleged Chinese spy. US intelligence believes Alice Huang was recruited by China's Ministry of State Security (MSS). The alleged relationship was reportedly mentioned in a memo. Singapore has reportedly rejected the claims that Alice Huang was investigated by its authorities.
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Donald Trump was reportedly briefed a year ago that a suspected Chinese spy was close to Nvidia's CEO, but why was Jensen Huang never told?
According to media reports, US intelligence believes Alice Huang was recruited by China's Ministry of State Security (MSS). Alice had developed a close professional relationship with Jensen through her work in the AI and data centre industry. Their alleged relationship attracted intelligence attention because Nvidia's technology is central to the US-China competition over artificial intelligence.
From TV journalist to private banker to AI chip executive: The unusual career of Alice Huang, the alleged spy linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, is a Chinese citizen whose reported career spans TV journalism, banking, investment management and AI infrastructure. She became the subject of US intelligence scrutiny because of her reported connections with Huang and her position in the AI computing industry. US intelligence officials reportedly suspected that she was gathering information about Nvidia and its advanced AI chips.
Spy targeting Nvidia CEO was alleged China intelligence service recruit: NYT
The Chinese businesswoman, with whom Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang had alleged ties, was recruited as a spy for China’s Ministry of State Security, The New York Times reported, citing a memo circulated among policymakers in the Trump administration.
Spy targeting Nvidia CEO was alleged China intelligence service recruit: Report
The Chinese businesswoman, with whom Nvidia's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang had alleged ties, was recruited as a spy for China’s Ministry of State Security, The New York Times reported, citing a memo circulated among policymakers in the Trump administration.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called by key Republicans over Chinese spy Alice Huang allegations
Top Republican lawmakers have requested Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to provide a briefing on his connections to Alice Huang. This request follows allegations related to national security concerns involving advanced AI chips. Lawmakers emphasized the need to address the extent of risk posed to U.S. national security. Huang's discussions with numerous executives include ordinary business information, according to Nvidia's claims.
Key Republicans seek briefing from Nvidia CEO over Chinese spy allegations
The New York Times reported last month that US authorities were investigating Alice Huang, a former executive of Singpore-based company Megaspeed, which buys AI chips from Nvidia. US authorities have scrutinized Megaspeed over suspicionsit helped Beijing gain access to advanced AI chips that are barred from shipment to China.
'We do it even better': Trump says US outperforms China, Russia in spy operations ahead of midterms
During a recent campaign rally in Iowa, Trump emphasized that the US also spies on China and Russia. He reassured attendees that the US performs these operations more effectively than its adversaries. This statement coincided with recent scrutiny of Chinese intelligence efforts targeting US military personnel. Two Chinese nationals had recently received prison sentences for acting as agents of the Chinese government in the US.
Washington set to cut wire connecting Chinese companies to US phone numbers
The US Federal Communications Commission intends to vote on banning Chinese telecom firms from accessing US phone numbers. Concerns around national security have led to this potential decision against companies like China Mobile and China Telecom. The measure aims to prevent illegal robocalls and protect US telecommunications. China has opposed this likely ban, asserting it undermines legitimate business practices.
US plans to ban Chinese telecom firms from direct access to US phone numbers
The United States will soon prohibit Chinese telecom companies from having direct access to American phone numbers. This action aims to enhance national security and curb illegal robocalls. The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote on this proposal. The FCC may also revoke number authorizations for firms posing security risks. Concerns about espionage linked to Chinese firms have significantly increased in recent years.
Kim Jong Un calls for rapid expansion of drone technology and observes weapons tests
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a rapid expansion of the country's drone technology and oversaw tests of drones, missiles and other weapons, state media reported. The developments come amid rising tensions with South Korea following recent border incidents and renewed weapons activity. Kim's push to strengthen unmanned technology also comes as North Korea seeks to improve its military capabilities and potentially gain leverage in future talks with the US.
Eric Swalwell controversy: Who is Stephen Cloobeck? Why has FBI raided billionaire donor's Beverly Hills mansion?
Stephen Cloobeck, who founded the Diamond Resorts International timeshare company and ran last year for California governor, contributed more than $23,000 to Swalwell’s congressional campaigns since 2017, federal campaign finance records show.
Russian satellites help Iran's allies strike Saudi Arabia, data and officials say
Crucial to the strikes' success was what was happening in the skies overhead: For days beforehand, a constellation of Russian spy satellites converged over the pipeline and the air base to gather intelligence.
From Rome to Washington, why governments are pulling DeepSeek off official systems
At least eight governments, now including the US, have restricted the Chinese AI company's products. Most cite the same concern – user data stored in China, where the law gives the state wide powers to access it.
US, China, EU: three paths to regulating AI
The United States, China and the European Union are taking different paths to govern artificial intelligence, as calls grow worldwide to rein in its most powerful systems. The same day, Trump ordered federal agencies to replace the term "artificial intelligence" with "super intelligence" in official communications.
Who is Wanying Zhang? FBI arrests California woman for spying for China, surveilling Taiwan President’s son
Wanying Zhang, a 34-year-old from Irvine, was taken into custody for allegedly spying on Lai Ting-yu, the son of Taiwan's president, under instigation from Chinese authorities. Reportedly gathering photos and information discreetly, Zhang failed to register as a foreign agent. Her arrest occurred at Los Angeles International Airport while she was about to board a flight to Shanghai, highlighting escalating global concerns over espionage activities.
Amazon, Walmart's Flipkart launch review of unlicensed security camera listings on India platforms
Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart have begun checking security camera listings on their platforms in India after hundreds of unlicensed products were offered for sale despite strict government testing rules imposed six months ago amid
Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm elections
Legislation aiming to permanently prohibit Chinese vehicles and technology from entering the U.S. market is currently stalled. Senators are negotiating to address concerns raised by a Republican senator regarding foreign ownership stakes. The proposed bill seeks to protect American automakers from subsidized Chinese competition and prevent data privacy risks. Supporters of the bill anticipate revisiting this matter after the upcoming November elections.
UK accuses China of using academics to spy on AI and other tech research
Britain's MI5 spy agency issued an unprecedented alert on Wednesday to warn that a Chinese organisation was involved in funding academic research into topics such as AI on behalf of Beijing's state security service.
Hacked FBI data has sensitive information about employees' intelligence roles
In a statement, the FBI said it was aware of "a cyber-criminal enterprise group claiming a compromise of the FBIJobs.gov portal and alleged impact to FBI employee personally identifiable information." The bureau said the cause of the breach was still undetermined, but that it was "actively and aggressively investigating the matter."
Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China's Xi to thank for that
China's vast oil reserves and reduced imports helped stabilize global prices. This strategy mitigated the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The nation's energy self-reliance plan proved effective in weathering market volatility. While tensions persist, China's actions softened price increases for many nations. This approach is seen as a vindication of President Xi's long-term energy strategy.
British Columbia journalist wins $275,000 defamation lawsuit after 77-day protest outside his Surrey home, he was harassed by ‘cult-like’ China protest group
B.C. Supreme Court awarded Bing Chen Gao $275,000 in damages for the defamatory statements Yun Fei Zhu published about him. The court's decision came after supporters of Chinese businessman Guo Wengui staged a 77-day protest outside his Surrey home in 2020. The protesters were supporters of Guo Wengui who founded a group called the New Federal State of China with former Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon.
'China spies on us and we spy on them too,' Trump says after report on Iran satellite images
US President Donald Trump will discuss nearly all topics with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming visit. He downplayed reports of Chinese entities supplying satellite imagery to Iran. Trump stated that China spies on the United States and vice versa. The upcoming meeting aims to manage economic and geopolitical tensions between the nations. Both leaders are expected to maintain a reasonable approach to their relationship.
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