Nvidia boss Jensen Huang with Alice Huang (centre).
\n\nNvidia chief executive Jensen Huang reportedly drew scrutiny from the White House and US intelligence officials after developing what sources described as a “close relationship” with Alice Huang, a Chinese business executive suspected of helping divert advanced artificial intelligence chips to China.
\n\nAccording to The New York Times, the Central Intelligence Agency believed Alice Huang, who is not related to the Nvidia chief, was involved in efforts to funnel restricted AI chips to China through her company, Megaspeed. The alleged activities would have violated US restrictions aimed at limiting Beijing’s access to advanced semiconductor technology.
\n\nThe relationship came to light during an investigation into Alice Huang’s suspected activities on behalf of China, the newspaper reported. Intelligence officials discovered that a US citizen was in contact with her. When senior officials sought to establish the individual’s identity, they were surprised to learn it was Jensen Huang, one of the world’s most powerful technology executives.
\n\nIt remains unclear when the relationship began or when US intelligence first uncovered it. The newspaper reported that President Donald Trump was briefed on the findings about a year ago but chose not to take action.
\n\nOfficials reportedly did…
Original source: https://www.timesnownews.com/world
