Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits affair amid Chinese spying allegations; board launches probe
The AI chipmaker says it has no reason to believe company secrets were compromised, even as US lawmakers seek answers over potential national security risks.
Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, has admitted to an extramarital affair while facing allegations of Chinese espionage, leading the company to initiate an independent investigation. Huang, 63, apologized to his family and colleagues, taking full responsibility for his actions. The board announced it would examine reports suggesting Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation, though it believes no US national security or confidential information has been compromised.
The investigation will be overseen by independent directors and assisted by legal counsel. Huang agreed to cooperate and will continue serving as CEO. The investigation follows a report by The New York Times in October linking Huang to Alice Huang, a Chinese citizen who allegedly supplied information to Beijing. Huang has not been exonerated of any wrongdoing, and the company has not reported evidence of information compromise.
US lawmakers have sought Huang's briefing, expressing concerns about potential security lapses. Nvidia's dominance in the AI industry has placed it at the center of US-China technology tensions, and the company is under scrutiny for its security measures and corporate safeguards.
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