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Nvidia's board has opened an investigation into an affair involving its CEO and an executive suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence. The probe is examining whether confidential company information may have been shared during the relationship.
Nvidia's board is examining reports that CEO Jensen Huang had an extramarital affair with an executive who was suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence services, and that Huang may have been a target of surveillance as a result. Huang has reportedly apologized to his wife for the infidelity.
A memo attributed to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang apologizes to his family and colleagues for personal misconduct, including infidelity, and acknowledges damaging trust with his family and the company. The memo also addresses separate national security concerns raised in news reports, noting that Nvidia's Board of Directors has started an independent investigation, which Huang says he will fully support and cooperate with.
Nvidia's board of directors announced an independent investigation following reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation. A committee of independent directors, working with outside legal counsel, will lead the review, and Huang has agreed to cooperate fully.