In a shocking turn of events, the AI industry has been rocked by allegations that Nvidia's co-founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, had an affair with a suspected Chinese spy. The New York Times reported that Alice Huang, a top executive at Singapore-based data centre firm Megaspeed between March and November 2023, was believed to have been recruited by China's intelligence agency for spying purposes. Jensen Huang admitted to being unfaithful to his wife and apologized for the hurt caused. An independent investigation has been initiated by Nvidia, with the firm stating that they do not believe US national security has been compromised. The affair raises concerns about potential intelligence gathering and passing to Beijing, although it remains unclear what information Alice Huang may have gathered. Alice Huang, who is of no relation to Jensen Huang, has not responded to requests for comment. Nvidia denies being aware of any intelligence concerns regarding the matter. The affair comes at a critical time in the US-China AI race, with both nations vying for technological supremacy. Trump has stated that "whoever wins AI wins," and there are fears that if China gains an upper hand in AI, it will significantly enhance its military and surveillance capabilities. The US maintains various export controls to keep advanced tech out of China, which has excluded companies like Nvidia from the lucrative Chinese market. Huang's relationship with Alice Huang reportedly came under scrutiny by US lawmakers last spring, as they expressed national security concerns. Born in Taiwan in 1963, Huang is known for his workaholic nature and high standards for his staff. The affair may explain why Huang has failed to secure the Trump administration's approval to sell all but its most advanced chips to China.