COMPUTEX 2025
The Jensen and Alice story: What happened in the 2024-26 secret affair of the NVIDIA CEO and a 'Chinese spy'
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang and Alice Huang have been linked amid growing espionage allegations. Alice has reportedly been sharing information with China while working with Nvidia on data centers. This situation has led to investigations involving the US government's scrutiny of her connections. Additionally, Megaspeed International faces allegations of assisting Chinese clients in accessing restricted Nvidia hardware.
Alice Huang, Chinese businesswoman linked to Nvidia CEO, moved from banking to AI chip business
Alice Huang, a finance professional, has transitioned to the AI chip industry with Megaspeed International. The company is under investigation for its links to advanced Nvidia chip exports to China. Reports suggest Alice Huang may have acted as an intelligence asset, raising concerns about potential national security breaches. Nvidia's board has initiated an investigation into its CEO's involvement with her.
Who is Alice Huang, the Chinese businesswoman tied to Nvidia's CEO?
Known also as Huang Le, the Chinese businesswoman held senior roles at a Shanghai investment firm before becoming the controlling shareholder of Singapore-based cloud-computing company Megaspeed International, according to more than 30 publicly available financial records, corporate filings and company materials reviewed by Reuters.
A secret affair, whiskey dates and a China spy probe: Inside Nvidia chief Jensen Huang's association with Alice Huang
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing scrutiny over an alleged secret affair with Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, whom US intelligence suspects of working for Beijing. Photographs of their meetings in Taipei have drawn attention to a classified US assessment, while her association with a Singapore-based AI computing firm adds a national security dimension.
Who is Alice Huang, Chinese exec accused of spying on Nvidia CEO?
Alice Huang, a citizen of China, stands accused of espionage for Beijing through her romantic connection with Nvidia's Jensen Huang. Reports suggest she played a pivotal role at Megaspeed International, a data center firm, allegedly gathering intelligence on Jensen following the disclosure of their relationship. US authorities are scrutinizing Megaspeed for possibly violating chip export regulations. Both Alice and Megaspeed firmly reject these allegations as investigations continue.
TSMC working hard to meet chip demand, would 'like' to hike prices
C.C. Wei, speaking at the company's annual shareholder meeting in the Taiwanese city of Hsinchu, said customers are still upbeat on the outlook for AI, while TSMC is monitoring the impact of rising component costs.
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US Stocks: Broadcom set to shed $300 billion in value as AI results fail to impress; shares fall 14%
The losses, if sustained, will erase more than $315 billion from the company's market value of about $2.268 trillion, in one of the biggest one-day wipeouts ever.
Broadcom set to shed $300 billion in value as AI results fail to impress
Broadcom shares dropped significantly after its AI chip business results missed high expectations. This decline affected other chip companies too. Despite the setback, Broadcom's long-term AI revenue forecast remains strong. Analysts are watching closely as the company navigates increased competition and investor sentiment.
TSMC boss upbeat on outlook as AI boom shows no sign of easing
Chief Executive C.C. Wei, speaking at TSMC's annual shareholders' meeting in the northern Taiwanese city of Hsinchu, added that its customers continue to express a positive outlook for the AI industry.
Tech jobs go cold; Chip startups shift gear
India’s tech hiring has fallen to its lowest level in more than two years. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Intel struggles with key manufacturing process for next PC chip, sources say
Intel’s advanced 18A chipmaking process, key to regaining its lead in high-end semiconductor manufacturing, is facing yield issues. Early tests of its Panther Lake chips show low production quality, raising profitability concerns. Intel remains confident but may rely partly on rival TSMC as it pushes to improve yields before launch.
Nvidia's AI plans in Taiwan: All you need to know
Announced at the Computex 2025, the projects to be developed in partnership with key Taiwanese players and backed by government support, point to Taiwan’s growing role in the global AI race. On the cards are building Taiwan’s first large-scale AI supercomputer, a new AI computing centre, among others.
MediaTek CEO at Computex 2025: 2nm Chip Tape-Out at TSMC scheduled for September
MediaTek will launch its 2-nanometer chip by September. Rick Tsai, CEO, announced this at Computex 2025 in Taipei. The new chip has advanced AI. It will power next-generation networks. MediaTek is working on AI models and GenAI tech. They are also developing IoT models. The Dimensity 9400+ chip enables on-device AI. Nvidia's Jensen Huang praised MediaTek's AI architecture.
Nvidia unveils plan for Taiwan's first 'AI supercomputer'
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang announced plans for Taiwan's "first AI supercomputer", as he showcased on Monday the company's latest advances in artificial intelligence. Huang said Nvidia would work with Taiwanese tech giants Foxconn and TSMC as well as the government to build Taiwan's "first AI supercomputer .. for the AI infrastructure and AI ecosystem".
Global chip giants converge on Taiwan for Computex
Taiwan produces the bulk of the world's most advanced chips, including those needed for the most powerful AI applications and research. Top executives from Qualcomm, MediaTek and Foxconn will also speak at Computex, where advances in moving AI from data centres into laptops, robots and cars will be in the spotlight.
Beyond Nvidia, four things to know at Asia’s biggest tech show
Computex, Asia's big electronics show, is set to begin in Taipei. Nvidia's Jensen Huang and other tech leaders will attend. Discussions will focus on AI hardware and the impact of US trade policies. Chip manufacturing is shifting, with opportunities in the Middle East. Concerns about the AI payoff and Intel's new strategy will also be key topics.
AMD launches new AI chips to take on leader Nvidia
Advanced Micro Devices unveiled the MI325X accelerator at Computex, aiming to challenge Nvidia with new AI chips by 2026.
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