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Nvidia opens probe of CEO Huang being targeted by possible Chinese spy
Nvidia’s board announced an independent investigation after reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort.
A committee of independent directors and outside counsel will lead the review, while Nvidia said it has no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised.
The New York Times and Financial Times reported allegations involving Alice Huang, a Chinese businessperson whose company bought Nvidia chips; NBC News said it had not confirmed the reports.
Jensen Huang acknowledged infidelity, supported the investigation, and said he remained committed to leading Nvidia.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirms an affair. Now the US chip manufacturer is investigating reports about possible connections between the woman and the Chinese secret service. The focus is also on the security of business secrets.