A Chinese businesswoman with close ties to Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has been identified as an alleged intelligence asset passing information to Beijing.
The case centers on a relationship that gave Chinese operatives potential access to one of the world’s most powerful technology leaders.
President Trump was briefed on the matter, according to people familiar with the situation. No action was taken in response.
Nvidia has become central to U.S.-China tensions over advanced semiconductors and artificial intelligence chips.
Huang’s standing in the tech industry has made him a figure of interest to foreign governments seeking insight into American chip policy.
Details of the intelligence operation remain limited, and it is unclear what specific information was passed.
The episode highlights growing concerns about foreign influence efforts targeting senior U.S. technology executives.
Neither Nvidia nor the White House has commented publicly on the reported briefing.
