Nvidia board investigates CEO Jensen Huang over affair with alleged spy

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 to employees, Huang apologized to his family and staff, expressing commitment to rebuilding trust while remaining at the helm of the semiconductor firm.

The inquiry aims to determine whether the relationship exposed sensitive corporate technology or national security details, following reports that the woman involved had ties to Chinese intelligence. Chinese officials have dismissed the espionage allegations as groundless, while Nvidia stated that initial assessments showed no signs of compromised trade secrets.

Reporting varies across European media regarding the certainty of the intelligence connection. While some outlets describe the individual as a confirmed intelligence operative, others report the espionage link as an unverified possibility under active review.

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