Nvidia board investigates CEO Jensen Huang over affair and potential espionage risks

Nvidia’s board of directors has launched an independent investigation into Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang following his admission of an extramarital affair. In an internal email sent to staff, Huang apologised to his family and employees, writing, "I was unfaithful to my wife" and stating his commitment to rebuilding trust within the semiconductor firm.

The corporate probe aims to assess whether the relationship exposed Nvidia to security vulnerabilities or foreign intelligence gathering. Media reports have linked the affair to potential Chinese espionage targeting corporate secrets. Chinese officials rejected the espionage claims as groundless, while Nvidia's initial review found no evidence that trade secrets were compromised.

European coverage varies regarding the certainty of the espionage claims, ranging from treating the foreign intelligence connection as confirmed fact to emphasizing official denials from Beijing.

Sources: Aftenposten, Berlingske, Morgunblaðið, ORF, Sermitsiaq.