Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Under Investigation for Affair

Nvidia has initiated an independent investigation into its CEO, Jensen Huang, following reports of his intimate relationship with Alice Huang, a businesswoman suspected by American intelligence of having connections to Chinese espionage. The investigation was announced on November 8, after Jensen Huang acknowledged the extramarital affair and issued apologies to his family, employees, and shareholders.

A committee of independent directors will oversee the inquiry, supported by external legal counsel. Jensen Huang has expressed his support for the investigation and will continue in his role as CEO.

The allegations involve Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed, which has purchased over $4.8 billion in Nvidia equipment in two years. While US officials have scrutinized Megaspeed for potential access to restricted technology, Nvidia maintains that there is no evidence of compromised secrets or national security risks.

The Chinese Embassy in Washington has denied the espionage allegations.