It’s the spy scandal that’s captivated the world.

One of the most powerful players in big tech, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, is being investigated over an affair with a woman believed to be a Chinese intelligence operative.

US intelligence believes Huang, who has close ties to Donald Trump, may have been honeytrapped – and potentially used to China’s advantage in an operation that could have global implications.

Today, ABC business reporter Steph Chalmers steps us through the sexpionage saga that could determine who wins the global AI race.

 

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Guest: ABC business reporter Steph Chalmers

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It&rsquo;s the spy scandal that&rsquo;s captivated the world.
One of the most powerful players in big tech, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, is being investigated over an affair with a woman believed to be a Chinese intelligence operative.
US intelligence believes Huang, who has close ties to Donald Trump, may have been honeytrapped &ndash; and potentially used to China&rsquo;s advantage in an operation that could have global implications.
Today, ABC business reporter Steph Chalmers steps us through the sexpionage saga that could determine who wins the global AI race.
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Guest: ABC business reporter Steph Chalmers
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Did China honeytrap a US tech titan to win the AI race?

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