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Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, is at the center of a high-stakes scandal involving an alleged Chinese spy and a relationship with a former executive of Singapore-based data center firm Megaspeed. He has admitted to infidelity, while Nvidia has launched an independent investigation into whether he was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.

The Economist argues that his position is now untenable, saying he should resign or be dismissed. The editorial warns that his push for looser chip export rules and his support for Chinese open-source models will now face intense scrutiny, especially as U.S. authorities investigate whether advanced Nvidia chips were smuggled to China.

The controversy raises urgent questions about corporate governance, national security, and the accountability of leaders at companies critical to U.S. strategic interests. The magazine also criticizes the U.S. Commerce Department for failing to block advanced chip flows to China despite mounting suspicions.

Nvidia CEO faces explosive spy scandal as The Economist calls for his exit

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A high-stakes scandal is erupting at the intersection of Washington, Silicon Valley and Beijing.

President Trump said the FBI is investigating suspected espionage linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, after reports connected him to a woman accused of passing sensitive information to China.

Nvidia says it has opened an independent investigation, while the CEO has admitted an extramarital relationship and pledged to cooperate. The story raises explosive questions about export controls, national security and the influence of tech giants.

Trump says FBI is investigating suspected espionage in Nvidia CEO scandal

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NVIDIA’s board of directors has launched an independent investigation after reports that CEO Jensen Huang had a relationship with a tech executive identified as Alice Huang, who U.S. authorities reportedly suspected of intelligence connections to China. The board says it has no reason to believe that national security or NVIDIA secrets were compromised, and Huang is said to fully support the review.

The allegation lands at a fragile moment for the AI chip giant and the wider technology sector, where national security concerns, massive AI spending, and GPU supply are already colliding. With NVIDIA at the center of the AI boom, any scandal around its leadership is bound to intensify scrutiny of the company and the industry.

NVIDIA board opens independent investigation into CEO's alleged ties to Chinese spy

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NVIDIA has launched an independent investigation after reports linked CEO Jensen Huang to a woman suspected of being a Chinese intelligence asset. The board says a committee of independent directors, backed by outside counsel, will oversee the probe and examine all available information.

The company says it has no reason to believe NVIDIA secrets or US national security were compromised, and that Huang supports the review. Reports from The New York Times and Financial Times described the relationship and alleged intelligence ties; Bloomberg reported that Huang admitted to an affair in a memo to staff.

NVIDIA launches independent investigation into alleged Chinese spy targeting of CEO Jensen Huang

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Nvidia has opened an internal investigation after reports that CEO Jensen Huang was allegedly targeted in a foreign espionage scheme. The chip giant, now valued at over 5 trillion dollars, is facing uncomfortable questions about ties to a Chinese businesswoman accused of passing information to Beijing.

Huang confirmed the extramarital relationship and said he fully supports the probe, while US lawmakers are demanding answers before Congress. The board insists there is no evidence that national security or company secrets were compromised, but the story is snowballing fast.

It is a stunning twist for the company powering the global AI boom, proof that even the most valuable firm on earth is not immune to geopolitics, secrets and scandal.

Nvidia launches investigation into suspected foreign espionage targeting its CEO

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The FCC is set to vote on November 19 on a plan that would cut direct access for Chinese carriers like China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom to US phone numbers. The agency says the move targets illegal robocalls and national security risks, while Beijing warns it could further damage trade ties.

The proposal also takes aim at IP service providers using Huawei and ZTE equipment, extending Washington's broader pressure campaign against Chinese tech. With Trump's tariff offensive already reshaping supply chains, this is another flashpoint in a digital cold war that puts users, privacy and global communications in the crossfire.

US moves to block Chinese carriers as Trump's tech war escalates

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The UK government has unveiled a wide-ranging plan to protect the undersea cables and pipelines that carry the vast majority of its international data and energy. Under the proposal, intentionally damaging subsea infrastructure could bring up to 14 years in prison, while ship owners could face unlimited fines for causing damage.

The white paper also introduces new security and resilience duties for subsea telecoms cable operators, plus national security direction powers that let the government step in when risks are deemed serious. Officials point to suspicious Russian activity around UK waters as part of the reason for the crackdown.

A 12-week public consultation is now open, and the government is asking industry and experts to help shape the final rules. The plan also covers fibre optic sensing technology installed on cables, which can detect activity at sea but raises national security concerns if sensitive data is exposed.

UK moves to impose 14-year sentences for undersea cable sabotage

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MI5 has issued an unprecedented espionage alert claiming that more than 100 UK-linked academics have taken part in research funded by a Chinese front for the Ministry of State Security. The projects reportedly touch artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, covert communications, and steganography.

According to the alert, the China General Technology Research Institute operates as a funding channel for the MSS, and UK universities are being urged to review collaborations and trace foreign funding sources. The Chinese embassy rejected the allegations as fabricated and warned against undermining academic exchanges.

The warning lands amid growing scrutiny of state-backed cyber espionage, raising hard questions about research security, institutional transparency, and how open science can survive in a world of intelligence operations.

MI5 alert: China's MSS allegedly funded research with over 100 UK-linked academics

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A US federal appeals court has upheld a Pentagon decision that keeps AI company Anthropic out of military contracts, branding it a national security risk. The ruling effectively blocks defense agencies from hiring the company or using its systems.

Anthropic says the move has already cost it billions of dollars in lost business and damaged its reputation, arriving just before a possible IPO. The maker of Claude disagrees with the decision and says it is weighing its legal options, including a judicial review.

The clash lays bare the growing tension between Washington and the AI industry over who controls the most powerful models. It comes as Anthropic takes the debate over runaway AI risks to the UN Security Council, warning that increasingly capable systems could escape control.

US court blocks Anthropic from military contracts and labels it a national security risk

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Research from the Anti-Corruption Data Collective has uncovered a stunning pattern in Polymarket prediction markets: 152 so-called 'Orca' wallets racked up around $8 million with a 97.2% win rate by betting on military and defense outcomes. Some bets reportedly went through hours before major US strikes, hinting that insiders may have traded on classified information.

Even more alarming, the study warns that copycat whales and automated bots are amplifying these signals, turning a niche betting market into a potential intelligence goldmine for foreign adversaries. With regulators like the CFTC watching closely, this is shaping up to be one of the most explosive fintech and national security stories of the year.

Polymarket insiders allegedly traded on US military secrets — and made millions

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The Trump administration just signed a national security memorandum that would allow private companies to carry out cyberattacks on behalf of the US federal government. The stated goal is to fight ransomware, fraud, phishing and other cybercrime, but the plan is dangerously vague about how companies will be vetted, supervised or held accountable for their actions abroad.

This is a massive shift toward privatized cyberwarfare. Requiring a $1 million compliance bond does little to address the real risk: corporations profiting from offensive operations with no clear rules of engagement, no meaningful oversight and the potential to spark serious international blowback.

US government to let private companies launch cyberattacks on its behalf — here's why that's terrifying

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The White House just made a major move in the fight against cybercrime: vetted private companies can now launch offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal networks. The new National Security Presidential Memorandum gives approved firms the power to surveil and disrupt ransomware, phishing, and sextortion operations targeting Americans from abroad.

With cyber-enabled crime costing U.S. consumers more than $20.8 billion in 2025, the program pairs private-sector innovation with strict government oversight. Participating companies must keep a $1 million bond, pass annual reviews, and get written approval before every operation. Actions that could cause loss of life or escalate to armed conflict remain out of bounds.

U.S. gives private companies the green light to hack foreign cybercriminal networks

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