Nvidia board launches inquiry following chief executive's admitted affair

Nvidia’s board of directors has launched an independent investigation into Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang after he admitted to an extramarital affair in an internal email to employees. The corporate inquiry is examining whether the relationship exposed sensitive technology or posed security risks to the semiconductor manufacturer.

Huang apologized to his family and staff, stating he remains committed to the company and to rebuilding trust. Reports linked the relationship to potential foreign intelligence gathering, though Chinese authorities rejected allegations of espionage as groundless. Nvidia's initial assessment indicated no trade secrets were compromised.

European media coverage varies regarding the certainty of the espionage allegations. While some outlets reported the individual involved as an active foreign operative, others highlighted official denials from Beijing and described the intelligence links as unverified claims currently under review.

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