Technology · Santa Clara, United States · United States of America · October 29, 2026

Nvidia CEO's contact reported as Chinese asset

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Oct 29, 3:16 PM ET

The New York Times reported a close contact of Jensen Huang was a Chinese intelligence asset. Nvidia said allegations were investigated and debunked.

Why it matters

Raises chip security worries.

Background

Nvidia chips are central to AI.

The story so far

1. Oct 29Nvidia CEO's contact reported as Chinese asset
2. Nov 8Nvidia opens investigation into CEO Jensen Huang
3. Nov 9Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang over affair with suspected Chinese spy
4. Nov 10Nvidia chief faces FBI probe and lawsuit over alleged spy ties
5. Nov 11Nvidia board weighs ousting CEO Jensen Huang; shares plunge
6. Nov 12Nvidia board weighs future of CEO Jensen Huang after reports of affairs

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Sources

• Japan Times ↗Oct 29, 10:26 PM ET
• CNBC ↗Oct 29, 3:16 PM ET

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