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Nvidia's board has opened an independent investigation after CEO Jensen Huang admitted to staff that he was unfaithful to his wife with Megaspeed executive Alice Huang, who U.S. officials believe fed information to Beijing. The board says it has found no evidence that national security or company secrets were compromised, while China's embassy has denied the spying allegations and no charges have been filed.
Nvidia's board is reportedly examining reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted for espionage. Separately, Huang has reportedly given his children prominent positions at the company, and has apologized to Nvidia over past infidelity.
Nvidia confirmed Sunday that its board of directors has opened an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with a woman identified by intelligence agencies as a Chinese spy. In an email to staff, Huang apologized to his family for infidelity and said he supports and will cooperate with the board's inquiry into the national security concerns raised in news reports. Nvidia told CNBC the news would not slow the company and that Huang remains committed to leading it without interruption.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told staff in a Sunday email that he had an affair with a woman accused of being a Chinese spy, apologizing to his wife and children. Nvidia's board said an independent committee, aided by outside counsel, will investigate the matter, stating it currently has no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised. The company confirmed Huang remains committed to continuing as CEO without interruption.
Nvidia's board said Sunday it is launching an independent investigation after reports that CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with Alice Huang, a former Megaspeed executive, may have been part of a Chinese intelligence operation. Nvidia also released a message in which Huang acknowledged an extramarital affair with the woman and apologized to his family, colleagues, and shareholders. The board said it currently has no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised, and that Huang is cooperating with the review.