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Megaspeed exec was recruited to spy on Nvidia CEO, according to US intelligence memo
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A U.S. intelligence memo circulated earlier this year claimed that executive Alice Huang was recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security to spy on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, media reports said. The New York Times first reported the memo, reportedly based on U.S. intelligence. It centers on alleged Chinese interest in the AI chip chief.
The Financial Times later reported the memo also claimed Jensen Huang had a romantic relationship with Alice Huang, an executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed. The allegations have not been independently verified. They raise questions about corporate security and U.S.-China technology tensions.
An Nvidia spokesperson told the NYT that Jensen Huang’s interactions with Alice Huang were “not unusual.” The spokesperson also said Nvidia does not share classified information with customers. The company sought to downplay the contacts’ significance.
Separate NYT reporting examined New Matrix, a Chinese company authorized by the U.S. Commerce Department to buy advanced Nvidia chips. At its listed office address, reporters found only “a hollow gray shell,” raising concerns it was a front for a blacklisted private equity firm.
The Nvidia spokesperson said the company sells “the first, best and most of our technology in America.” It emphasized Nvidia’s U.S. priorities amid scrutiny of chip flows. It followed questions about customers and intermediaries.
The memo’s claims matter because Nvidia is central to U.S. export controls and AI competition with China. Any alleged intelligence operation targeting its CEO would sharpen concerns in Washington and the chip industry. The reports also show how private firms can become entangled in geopolitical rivalries.
The allegations remain unconfirmed, and no company has been shown to have violated rules based on the reports. Scrutiny is likely to continue as U.S. officials examine chip sales, customer vetting and intelligence risks. Nvidia’s response suggests it will defend its practices amid intensified attention.
