US probes alleged Chinese spy plot targeting Nvidia CEO
10/30/2026 — 10/30, 01:19·1 sources (all)·1 reports (all)
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- The New York Times reports that the US is investigating an alleged Chinese spy plot targeting Nvidia's CEO. An executive at a Singapore-base…
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According to a TechCrunch report published on 2026-10-30 00:42, U.S. authorities are investigating a Chinese espionage plot targeting the CEO of Nvidia. Citing sources, the New York Times reported that a top executive at a Singapore-based AI cloud company was accused of illegally selling Nvidia chips to China and could also have been a Chinese spy. The matter remains under investigation, with no further official conclusions or subsequent developments disclosed at this stage.
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The U.S. is investigating a Chinese spy plot aimed at Nvidia's CEO, according to The New York Times. A top executive of a Singapore AI cloud company accused of illegally selling Nvidia chips to China may also have been a Chinese spy.
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