Silicon Valley Figures Defend Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Over Alleged Spy Ties

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Elon Musk and other prominent Silicon Valley figures have rallied behind Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang. They describe his relationship with a woman believed to be a Chinese spy as a personal misjudgment rather than a security failure. The defenders argue the matter reflects a private lapse and should not be treated as a breach of corporate or national security. The article does not provide further details on the timing or specifics of the relationship.

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