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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Sued Over Alleged Chinese Spy Ties
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faces class action lawsuit after alleged affair with Chinese intelligence asset.
In brief
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faces class action lawsuit after alleged affair with Chinese intelligence asset. Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang sued for allegedly hiding ties with a suspected Chinese spy. Originally reported by Ndtv.
Lawsuit Filed Against Nvidia
Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang were sued in a proposed class action accusing them of defrauding shareholders by concealing Huang's ties with a suspected Chinese spy.
Alleged Affair with Chinese Spy
The complaint claims Huang's alleged affair with Alice Huang raised national security and business risks for Nvidia.
Alice Huang's Background
Alice Huang, a former Megaspeed executive, is reportedly a Chinese intelligence asset per US authorities.
Shareholder Reaction
Nvidia shareholders led by Mark Kistenmacher are seeking unspecified damages from the defendants after the stock dropped 4.3%.
Market Impact
Nvidia's market capitalization fell by approximately $190 billion following the lawsuit filing after the stock market closed.
Company Response
Nvidia announced a probe into the matter on Sunday and did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
National Security Concerns
US authorities concluded Alice Huang was a Chinese intelligence asset, raising national security risks for Nvidia.
The main idea
Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang sued for allegedly hiding ties with a suspected Chinese spy.
