President Trump said Monday the FBI is looking into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with an alleged Chinese spy. Trump said Huang told him he never knew she was a spy.
Why it matters: Nvidia is the world's most valuable company and a central player in the AI race. Huang has advocated loosening restrictions on selling advanced AI chips to China.
Where they split: Coverage divides on emphasis: whether the story centers on Trump's defense of Huang or on the security risk of the relationship.
Center coverage, 8 sources: The center focuses on Huang's denial, relayed through Trump, that he knew the woman was a spy.
Left coverage, 9 sources: The left frames the story around Trump's disclosure of an FBI probe and his personal vouching for a CEO under investigation.
Right coverage, 9 sources: The right highlights Trump standing by Huang while detailing the alleged Chinese intelligence operation and Huang's China chip advocacy.
What’s next: A committee of independent directors, aided by outside counsel, will oversee Nvidia's investigation. Huang said he will cooperate fully.
