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CNN: Jensen Huang dreamed up Nvidia at a Denny’s. The spy scandal threatens decades of his life’s work
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz will examine whether Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort as Nvidia shares fell more than 5% this week.
On Tuesday, Nvidia retained New York law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to investigate whether CEO Jensen Huang was a target of a foreign intelligence effort.
The scandal has sent Nvidia shares down over 5% this week, as stunning allegations threaten the legacy of the company's powerful leader.
"I take full responsibility for what I did and the hurt I caused," Huang said in a statement Sunday, emphasizing his commitment to protecting Nvidia and America's national security.
Analysts told CNN they do not foresee Huang being toppled by the scandal, though Michael Monaghan, portfolio manager of the Founders 100 ETF, said removal would require "James Bond-level stuff."
Nvidia is worth more than $4 trillion yet lacks a clear succession plan, a gap that could amplify investor concerns should the investigation reveal serious misconduct.
By Anna Cooban and Clare Duffy, CNN Nvidia Executive Director Jensen Huang has spent more than three decades building a company that has made it one of the most powerful figures in the technology sector. Now, shocking accusations threaten that legacy, as its board of directors has hired a prestigious firm.