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The main news on De Standaard revolves around the Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who is reportedly being considered for dismissal due to alleged involvement in espionage and a personal affair potentially linked to China. The website also covers a Belgian domestic story about a political blunder…
Nvidia is reportedly considering the dismissal of its CEO, Jensen Huang, following reports of a second affair, which may involve espionage activities connected to China.
The article delves into the identity of Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman reportedly involved in an affair with Nvidia's CEO, amidst allegations of espionage and the global race for advanced AI chips.
China employs a broad spectrum of espionage techniques, from social media recruitment to exploiting personal relationships, to acquire advanced Western technology and close the technological gap.
In a podcast episode, journalists discuss the Nvidia CEO's affair, potential espionage for China, and the implications for the tech industry and US national security, referencing past interactions with Donald Trump.
Nvidia's efforts to supply advanced AI chips to China are under scrutiny, raising questions about whether the company, under CEO Jensen Huang, assisted in circumventing US export controls.
A procedural error by the cabinet of Flemish Green Minister Elke Van den Brandt prevents the Brussels government from challenging an approach route for aircraft that causes ongoing noise pollution over the city.
