Science & Technology · 9 Proficient · November 10, 2026

FBI Investigates Nvidia Chief's Relationship with Alleged Chinese Spy

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Vocabulary

espionage /ˈɛspɪəˌnɑːʒ/ noun

the practice of secretly gathering information for a government or organization

The FBI's investigation focused on whether espionage had compromised Nvidia's technology.

alleged /əˈlɛdʒd/ adjective

claimed or asserted to be true without proof

The alleged spy worked at a Singaporean company with business ties to Nvidia.

triggered /ˈtrɪɡərd/ verb

to cause something to happen or begin suddenly

News of the investigation triggered a sharp decline in Nvidia's share price.

Article

The FBI is investigating an affair between Jensen Huang, chief executive of Nvidia, and a woman allegedly working as a Chinese spy. President Trump said he spoke with Huang on Monday and asked directly whether he knew about her espionage ties. Huang denied any knowledge, and Trump stated he believed him. The revelation prompted concerns because Nvidia designs the computer chips essential to artificial intelligence technology, making the company central to competition between the United States and China over AI capabilities.

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