US intel says Nvidia chief targeted by Chinese spy linked to datacenter firm

US intelligence agencies believe Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has been targeted by a Chinese spy, according to a report by the New York Times. The individual identified is Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, who works as an executive at Singapore‑based datacenter company Megaspeed and is not related to the Nvidia CEO.

American officials say Huang was previously suspected of smuggling Nvidia chips to China, which led them to place her under surveillance. The New York Times, citing unnamed sources, reported that officials concluded she was acting as a Chinese intelligence asset and passing commercial information to Beijing.

The report adds that the alleged espionage activity involved business dealings with Jensen Huang, prompting concerns about the security of Nvidia's technology and its supply chain.

Why it matters

The alleged targeting of Nvidia's CEO highlights potential vulnerabilities in the flow of advanced chip technology and raises security concerns for US tech companies.

Key details

Location

China · Asia

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

29 Oct 2026, 20:53 IST

Key names

Nvidia CEO, Chinese, Jensen Huang, China US

Section

Technology

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• The GuardianNvidia CEO reportedly targeted by Chinese spy 29 Oct, 20:53

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