California (Web Desk): Amid rapidly growing security concerns in the artificial intelligence sector, major technology companies have begun hiring former intelligence officers and counterintelligence experts.
According to Reuters, leading companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic and Nvidia, are increasingly recruiting security specialists to address espionage threats. Job advertisements for such positions have also appeared at these companies over the past few years.
The report states that AI companies are offering counterintelligence experts annual salaries ranging from $200,000 to $500,000. Certain controversies in the technology sector and concerns about protecting sensitive information have also compelled companies to focus on strengthening their security arrangements.
The report also mentions a controversy concerning the personal life of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. It was alleged that he had close relationships with two female employees of the company, one of whom was Kimberly Powell, while the identity of the second woman was not disclosed. According to the report, attempts to contact that woman were also unsuccessful.
These revelations come amid reports concerning Huang's alleged extramarital relationships. Earlier, reports had also emerged about his links with another woman, including Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang. US intelligence officials were reported to suspect that she was allegedly spying for China.
While discussing these allegations and controversies, the report highlights that espionage threats and the protection of sensitive information are increasingly becoming major security challenges for artificial intelligence companies.