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Deadline day: Will Jensen Huang face Congress? Nvidia must answer today, as Democrats push China chip limits into the defence bill
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang asked by 3 Republican lawmakers to brief Congress on November 18 over alleged China spy links. Here's what they want to know about Alice Huang and Megaspeed.
Before Jensen's Alice, there was Fang Fang: China's other woman spy
Newly declassified FBI files have revealed details of Chinese businesswoman Christine Fang's efforts to build relationships with American politicians, including former Congressman Eric Swalwell, as part of a suspected Chinese intelligence operation.
'I really believe him': Trump backs Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid China spy scandal, $7.5 billion chip shipment claims and lawsuit
Donald Trump has publicly supported Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who faces scrutiny over alleged connections to Chinese intelligence. Lawmakers from both political parties have raised concerns about national security implications related to Nvidia's technology exports. Nvidia's board is investigating the allegations while Huang faces shareholder lawsuits regarding disclosure failures. The controversy has affected Nvidia's stock value and prompted discussions on future semiconductor export policies.
"He had no idea she was a spy": Trump defends Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid FBI probe
Reports suggest that Huang was involved with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy. Huang has denied knowledge of her alleged intelligence ties. Nvidia's board is investigating whether Huang was a target of espionage. Shareholders have filed a lawsuit seeking more information on these national security concerns.
Will Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang keep his job amid FBI probe? Here’s what we know
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang finds himself embroiled in controversy as he is under investigation due to his alleged affair with Alice Huang, believed to be a Chinese spy. In light of these serious claims, Nvidia has launched an independent inquiry, which Huang is fully backing. Meanwhile, federal authorities are probing for possible export violations, raising questions about Huang's leadership amid concerns over succession planning and the company's future stability.
Moonshot AI rents Nvidia’s top AI chips in China, documents show
Documents indicate that Moonshot AI possibly accessed advanced Nvidia chips despite US export restrictions and related investigations. The servers were reportedly rented from Super Micro Computer Inc. with significant financial backing from Lingmeixin Technology Co.
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What we know - and what we don't - as Nvidia investigates an alleged spy plot involving its CEO
China's Foreign Ministry dismissed the spying allegations on Monday, saying they amount to a smear campaign.
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.
I was unfaithful to my wife: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits secret affair with Chinese spy Alice Huang; all you need to know about the controversy
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to having an extramarital relationship with a business executive. Reports suggest that the executive may have connections to Chinese espionage activities. Nvidia's board has initiated an independent investigation to examine these allegations thoroughly. US lawmakers have requested a briefing to understand potential national security issues related to the case. Huang remains the CEO, while the investigation seeks to clarify any risks to the company.
SK Hynix's New York chip plans hit snag over US restrictions on China, sources say
SK Hynix is awaiting approval from US officials for equipment necessary for expanding production in China. The company aims to increase its Dalian plant's output to support its US expansion plans. Meetings between SK Hynix's subsidiary, Solidigm, and the Commerce Department have been ongoing in search of approval. Solidigm is also exploring potential locations worldwide for a new NAND memory facility.
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.
White House Ballroom secret donor list revealed by The Washington Post-Who are the controversial donors backing Trump's $333 million project
Nvidia and Apple each pledged $25 million towards a controversial ballroom project at the White House. Reports indicate that over $333 million has been raised from various private donors, including anonymous contributions. Legal and public opposition has arisen regarding the project's impact on the historic East Wing of the White House. The White House has defended the fundraising and criticized the disclosure of donor identities by the press.
AI founders cheer Trump's calls for the industry to police itself on safety in Silicon Valley
President Donald Trump brought tech titans to Washington late last month for a luncheon and ceremonial signing of a voluntary safety pact he described as "almost a constitution" surrounding "Super Intelligence," the administration's new preferred term for AI.
Trump honours Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella after Vance drops H-1B visa hammer on company
President Donald Trump recognized tech leaders including Satya Nadella with National Medals for their achievements during a ceremony. Vice President JD Vance announced the suspension of Microsoft's green card applications due to alleged visa abuse. Vance criticized Microsoft for laying off American workers while hiring foreign employees. The event coincided with ongoing discussions about the implications of AI on the economy.
Nvidia employee policy: Extra offs, lucrative monetary incentive, Jensen Huang's 'direct' approach, inside details of world's most valuable company's work-life balance
Nvidia is heading for the magical USD 6 trillion market cap and here are details of how the AI chip maker maintains professional relationship with its employees.
Trump discloses Nvidia stock trades as he prepares to honor CEO Huang
The new disclosure of the president's investment in one of the world's most valuable companies comes as his administration weighs policies that could shape Nvidia's fortunes, including rules governing exports of its advanced chips.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei made $18 million last year, middle of the tech CEO pack
Dario Amodei made $18 million last year as CEO of Claude AI developer Anthropic, the company's IPO filing shows, putting him in the middle ranks of top executives at major technology firms in terms of compensation.
Nvidia's bet that its chips can finance the AI boom gets a Wall Street reality check
By Saeed Azhar, Max A.- Nvidia's mammoth financing plan has opened a debate on Wall Street about how much its advanced chips and the infrastructure around them are worth.
Trump dismisses AI safety alarm, says US already has tools to police industry
"The only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!" Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding that China would benefit from the doubt being cast on AI development. Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week in Washington.
DOJ probes Nvidia's licensing deal with AI startup Groq
Nvidia announced a $17 billion deal with Groq last year for a "non-exclusive license" to the startup's chip technology and hired several of its executives, including founder Jonathan Ross. The Justice Department opened its investigation into the arrangement shortly after it was announced in December and has sent Nvidia a formal request for information, according to the NYT report.
US to urge hands-off AI regulation at G-20, official says
Leaders are convening at a key moment in the AI sector's development and the global debate over how to govern it, and as the US faces an increasing threat from China for AI supremacy.
Nvidia's $20 billion Groq deal queried by senators Elizabeth Warren, Richard Blumenthal
Two Democratic senators are probing Nvidia Corp.’s $20 billion licensing deal with AI startup Groq over possible antitrust concerns. Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal said the deal may have been structured to avoid merger review, warning it could stifle competition and further strengthen Nvidia’s dominance in AI computing.
China's ByteDance gets access to top Nvidia AI chips, WSJ reports
ByteDance is working with Southeast Asian firm Aolani Cloud to deploy about 500 Nvidia Blackwell computing systems in Malaysia, totalling roughly 36,000 B200 chips, the report said.
Trump's greenlight for Nvidia AI chips to China draws fire from lawmakers, former officials
US lawmakers and former officials on Wednesday questioned President Donald Trump's decision to allow Nvidia to sell its second most powerful AI chips in China, arguing the move erodes America's AI edge and threatens to electrify Beijing's military.
Nvidia says complies with law after China antitrust finding
Nvidia faces scrutiny in China after an investigation revealed potential antitrust violations, escalating the tech rivalry between Beijing and Washington. The US chip giant asserts compliance with all laws and pledges cooperation with government agencies. This development coincides with ongoing trade talks and tensions surrounding semiconductor technology and export controls.
China state media says Nvidia must provide 'security proofs' to regain trust
The commentary appeared a day after Beijing raised concerns over potential security risks in Nvidia's H20 artificial intelligence chip, casting uncertainty over the company's sales prospects in China weeks after a US export ban was reversed.
US launches Nvidia antitrust probe after rivals' complaints: report
The U.S. Department of Justice initiated an investigation into Nvidia after competitors alleged it used its dominance in AI chip sales to pressure cloud providers and charge higher prices for rival networking gear. Nvidia maintained it competes fairly based on innovation and following laws, while the DOJ gathered more information from rivals.
Meta expects first shipments of new Nvidia chips later this year
Meta Platforms prepares for new Nvidia B200 chip, enhancing AI capabilities. Mark Zuckerberg discloses chip stockpile strategy and plans for Llama model training with GPU clusters and Blackwell chip.
Nvidia rival Graphcore in need of funding as losses mount
Graphcore produces AI chips called intelligence processor units (IPUs) that aim to take on Nvidia. It reported pre-tax losses widened 11% to $204.6 million, according to a filing of its 2022 financial statements filed Wednesday.
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