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Nvidia probes whether CEO Huang was target of foreign spying as he admits affair

Nvidia said on Sunday its board was probing whether CEO Jensen Huang had been the target of a foreign intelligence effort, after a media report alleged he had a close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who passed information to Beijing. Huang said in a message, to employees that he had been unfaithful to his wife and took “full responsibility” for his actions, while Nvidia said the CEO was…

Nvidia probes whether CEO Huang was target of foreign spying as he admits affair

Nvidia's board is investigating whether CEO Jensen Huang was a target of a foreign intelligence effort, following media reports alleging a close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who allegedly passed information to Beijing. Huang admitted to having been unfaithful to his wife and took full responsibility for his actions.

Nvidia stated that while they had no reason to believe US national security or company secrets were compromised, the investigation would examine all available information. Huang committed to continuing as CEO of the company. The investigation adds to pressure on Nvidia amid worries about the AI boom's sustainability, and may raise questions about Huang's future at the helm of the company he co-founded.

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