Trump calls Nvidia's Huang 'honorable,' says he has not discussed allegations with him

New York - Nvidia, the US-based chipmaker, has initiated an investigation into reports suggesting that its CEO, Jensen Huang, may have fallen victim to foreign espionage activities. The investigation will be conducted by members of the board of directors and external investigators, Nvidia announced.

Recent media reports have suggested that Huang had an affair with a woman who, according to US security sources, was recruited by China's intelligence service. Huang confirmed in an email to Nvidia employees that he had an affair, writing, "I owe my family and all of you an apology. I was unfaithful to my wife."

Earlier, the "Financial Times" had reported the affair. Nvidia initially stated in a statement a few days ago that it was merely ordinary contact with a representative of an Nvidia customer company. The company currently has no reason to believe that Nvidia's business secrets or the national security of the United States have been compromised, the board of directors' statement said. The panel still trusts Huang and his management team. The 63-year-old is one of Nvidia's co-founders.