Jensen Huang and Alice Huang (of no relation) are seen walking around an exclusive golf resort in San Martin, California. US officials suspect Alice Huang was working as a Chinese spy who helped smuggle advanced AI chips into the country. - From Social Media
Jensen Huang and Alice Huang (of no relation) are seen walking around an exclusive golf resort in San Martin, California. US officials suspect Alice Huang was working as a Chinese spy who helped smuggle advanced AI chips into the country. - From Social Media

Think "honey trap" and you might imagine something out of a James Bond movie: a beautiful, mysterious woman who uses her allure to get close to an unsuspecting target, feigning affection while extracting valuable information.

But this ploy isn't just a spy thriller trope; it has a long history and continues to be used by spies across the world. The fallout for the companies and individuals ensnared in them can be spectacular.