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Who is Joon H. Kim? Meet the former US Attorney leading the Nvidia-Jensen Huang investigation
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang confirmed his extramarital relationship, prompting the board to initiate an investigation. This inquiry is centered on his ties with Alice Huang, a Chinese national allegedly involved in intelligence operations. Joon H. Kim, a former acting U.S. attorney, will oversee the probe. In parallel, Nvidia faces a lawsuit alleging they misled investors about this relationship, while concerns about China's access to their technology amid U.S.
Before the billions: Jensen and Lori Huang’s first homes were modest San Jose houses, one bought before Nvidia was founded
Long before Nvidia made Jensen Huang a billionaire, he and his wife, Lori, lived in two modest San Jose homes, including a four-bedroom property bought for $338,000 in 1988. Their early real estate story now contrasts with their multimillion-dollar properties as Huang faces scrutiny over his personal life and business.
Jensen Huang's affair with alleged Chinese spy allowed $7 billion+ Nvidia chip sales to China: Report
The US government has reportedly identified Alice Huang as an intelligence asset working for the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS). However, there is no evidence that could prove Jensen Huang knowingly helped her or was aware of her alleged links to the government.
Google's expanding AI chip business opens new opportunities for Samsung, SK hynix beyond Nvidia
Google's strategy to boost its tensor processing units is likely to create greater demand for high-bandwidth memory from Samsung and SK hynix. With nearly 100 TPU clients, including Oracle ready to utilize Google's chips by 2024, both memory giants aim for long-term supply contracts as the need for HBM in custom AI chips accelerates. However, the transition from this potential to actual orders is hindered by current production obligations.
Nvidia faces deepening scrutiny over China chip ties, CEO affair
The market value of Nvidia has plummeted following troubling accusations against CEO Jensen Huang, linked to his association with Alice Huang, who faces espionage allegations. The FBI is currently investigating whether foreign intelligence agencies have targeted Huang due to this connection. In response, Nvidia's board has begun an internal review to mitigate potential threats, highlighting vital concerns about the company's security measures and governance structure.
Nvidia stock crashes another 7%, down 32% in 24 trading days and wiping out $1.8 trillion: Is the Jensen Huang controversy creating a buying opportunity, or is Wall Street overlooking a bigger risk?
Nvidia stock crash: Can NVDA recover after losing $1.8 trillion? Since the Chinese spy controversy began, Nvidia shares have come under fresh pressure, falling another 7% and extending their 24-session decline to 32%. The sell-off has wiped out $1.8 trillion in market value. Concerns over Jensen Huang's leadership and a possible compromise of sensitive Nvidia technology are adding to investor worries, although both risks are considered unlikely.
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How China gets the Nvidia chips it needs to develop AI
Nvidia's dominance in the global AI chip market has come under scrutiny as US export restrictions fail to fully prevent China from accessing advanced processors. Chinese firms are reportedly obtaining Nvidia chips through smuggling and overseas data centres, while domestic players such as Huawei race to develop competitive alternatives.
Alibaba chip unit T-Head files confidential Hong Kong IPO application
China's Alibaba Group said on Tuesday that its chip unit, T-Head, has confidentially filed a listing application with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange after receiving approval to proceed with a spin-off.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with alleged spy aided $7.5 billion in China chip shipments: The Information
Alice Huang, along with her husband and sister, built a network of companies across China and Singapore to acquire Nvidia chips, according to the report.
Jensen Huang row gives US lawmakers fresh ammo on chip controls
Members of the US Congress have urged for for tighter congressional oversight of advanced chip exports to China and legislations mandating companies to track chips to tackle smuggling.
Quantum could solve AI energy drain, says tech founder
Quantum computers could curb the vast energy demands of artificial intelligence data centres with their ability to run complex calculations, one of the tech's pioneers told AFP. Australian startup Diraq is conducting the first field test worldwide putting a small quantum computer based on a silicon chip in a commercial data centre in Sydney. Diraq's computer installed in Equinix's Sydney data centre has eight quantum bits, or qubits, on a silicon chip.
Nvidia intervened in US probe of Megaspeed chip smuggling
In a notable move, Nvidia's general counsel communicated with US officials about the ongoing inquiry into Megaspeed International's suspected chip smuggling. The detention of Megaspeed's executive, Alice Huang, has cast a shadow over Nvidia's involvement. Teter's interactions prompted restrictions on the Bureau of Industry and Security's measures against Megaspeed. As questions around chip sales arose, Megaspeed has steadfastly rejected the allegations, continuing to proudly uphold its partnership with Nvidia.
'No ordinary CEO': Why the AI race cannot do without Nvidia's Jensen Huang
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s influence extends beyond chip supply, making him a central figure in the global AI industry. The company’s dominance in AI processors, investments across the sector and Huang’s close control over its strategy have raised concerns about the risks of depending heavily on one executive.
'No ordinary CEO': Why the AI race cannot do without Nvidia's Jensen Huang
The star power that 63-year-old Huang draws as the gatekeeper to Nvidia's chips shows how badly the AI industry is leaning on him for the graphics processing units that train models and run services such as ChatGPT.
Nvidia controversy stokes export scrutiny risks for South Korean chipmakers
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix could experience greater export compliance challenges due to Nvidia's scrutiny over AI chips. US authorities have not announced new regulations yet, but potential measures might emerge. Chief Executive Jensen Huang's personal matters have spurred investigations into Nvidia's business dealings. A closed-door inquiry is scheduled to review security frameworks and contacts with foreign entities.
China dismisses spy plot claim involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as smear campaign
Huang has acknowledged to the Nvidia board that he had been intimate with a business executive who US intelligence determined was gathering information for Beijing, according to The New York Times.
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.
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.
AI boom turns chip packaging into the next battleground for semiconductors
Billions of dollars are being invested in advanced chip packaging due to the demand for AI chips. This growing need is pushing companies to expand their production capacities significantly. Taiwan's TSMC is at the forefront of packaging technology, yet limitations have spurred alternatives.
Qualcomm shares slump 9% as weak smartphone chip sales overshadow data-center momentum
Qualcomm's shares dropped significantly in early trading following disappointing smartphone chip sales. The company's largest business segment faced a 26% revenue decline, leading to lower overall chip sales. While Qualcomm's investments in data-center and automotive chips strengthen its growth potential, analysts remain skeptical about immediate earnings. Brokerages have reduced their price targets on Qualcomm's stock after recent results were released.
Nvidia chips pile up in Hong Kong as China withholds import approval
About 600,000 of Nvidia's advanced artificial intelligence chips are stored in Hong Kong awaiting shipment to mainland China, two people familiar with the matter said, as Beijing withholds approval for large-scale imports despite demand from technology firms.
Qualcomm's smartphone chip sales miss estimates, shares fall
Demand for lucrative high-bandwidth storage for AI servers has pushed up memory chip prices, raising the cost of consumer electronics and squeezing smartphone processor designers such as Qualcomm.
Qualcomm signs major 5G infrastructure deal with SpaceX for Starlink Mobile network
Qualcomm said the equipment would provide a flexible foundation for a multi-band network, which can be deployed in stages. The initial rollout will focus on terrestrial 5G, with the architecture designed to accommodate developments in connectivity and network intelligence.
Marvell to buy Lumentum in $115 billion deal in AI data-center bet
Marvell Technology is poised to acquire Lumentum in a groundbreaking all-stock transaction worth $115 billion. This strategic acquisition is intended to position Marvell more competitively against Broadcom in the rapidly growing AI sector. With this expansion, Marvell anticipates boosting its optical components production to satisfy the escalating demand in data transfer spurred by AI innovations in data centers.
Who is Padmanabhan Krishnamurthy? The 27-year-old engineer tasked with rewriting 98% of Cisco's legacy code
In an ambitious move, Cisco is set to overhaul 98% of its legacy code within two years, spearheaded by 27-year-old Padmanabhan Krishnamurthy. Cisco President Jeetu Patel highlights the crucial role of young talent in driving innovation and urging them to question established norms while fostering collaboration. With a background in startup co-founding and AI projects, Krishnamurthy brings valuable insights to this transformative endeavor.
India aims to be globally competitive semiconductor powerhouse by 2047: MoD
India is working towards becoming a globally competitive semiconductor powerhouse by 2047 and focuses on next-generation technologies. The Defence Research and Development Organisation participated in the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 themed 'Creative Minds, Catalysing Science, Empowering Society'.
DRDO showcases indigenous chips for advanced radar, electronic warfare and missile systems
At the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from October 27 to 29, DRDO displayed Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) and Infrared Focal Plane Arrays (IRFPAs), developed by its Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), Delhi.
German startup NVision shows new path to quantum computing chips in Nature paper
Startups and tech giants such as Microsoft and IBM alike are racing to build quantum computers that hold the promise of solving problems that would take conventional machines thousands of years. But NVision, which has raised more than $155 million in funding from firms such as Abbott Laboratories, made the discovery published on Wednesday while working in an entirely different field: improving medical devices.
QClairvoyance's quantum chemistry bet: Transitioning from research to pharma partnerships
QClairvoyance Quantum Labs has performed chemically precise simulations of eight small molecules on an actual quantum computer, marking progress towards drug discovery applications.
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