From The Japan Times · Julian E. Barnes · · 50s
China Spies Target Nvidia CEO
China’s top spy agency recruited woman to target Nvidia’s CEO in AI chip race.
In brief
China’s top spy agency recruited woman to target Nvidia’s CEO in AI chip race. China’s Ministry of State Security recruited Alice Huang to gather intelligence on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang for potential influence over U.S. AI chip exports. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Intelligence Memo
A Trump administration memo cited intelligence that a Chinese businessperson with close ties to Nvidia’s CEO was recruited by China’s top spy agency.
Alice Huang’s Mission
Alice Huang was recruited to collect intelligence on Jensen Huang as part of Beijing’s drive to learn about U.S. AI chips and influence Nvidia to make advanced chips available to China.
Jensen Huang’s Role
Jensen Huang, a key ally of President Trump, is a pivotal figure in the global competition for AI supremacy with Nvidia’s chips driving stock market growth.
What it means
China’s Ministry of State Security recruited Alice Huang to gather intelligence on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang for potential influence over U.S. AI chip exports.
