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AI In-brief Today 09:28

Nvidia investigates whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese spy with whom he had an affair

Nvidia's board is investigating CEO Jensen Huang after he admitted to an affair with a business executive whom U.S. intelligence identified as gathering information for Beijing.
The executive, Alice Huang, a chip buyer for a major Nvidia customer, allegedly fed information directly to Beijing, raising national security concerns given Nvidia's critical role in AI and advanced chip technology.
Jensen Huang apologized for his actions, taking full responsibility, and committed to cooperating with the investigation, reaffirming his dedication to Nvidia and U.S. national security.
Despite the ongoing probe, Nvidia's board currently has no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised, and Huang will remain CEO, ensuring no interruption to company leadership.

AI In-brief Today 08:50

A fatal train collision south of Cairo resulted in 7 deaths, including the conductor, and injured at least 125 people.
The crash occurred in al-Ayyat district when one train collided with the rear of another stationary train on the same track.
President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi ordered a prompt investigation into the incident, which underscores Egypt's persistent issues with railway mismanagement and poor maintenance.
Local residents were first responders, rushing to the scene to pull survivors from the wreckage and call for ambulances before emergency teams arrived.