Nvidia board launches probe as chief executive admits extramarital affair

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has publicly admitted to an extramarital affair with an alleged Chinese intelligence operative, writing in an internal memo to staff, "I was unfaithful to my wife." Huang extended apologies to employees and his family while reaffirming his commitment to leading the semiconductor firm.

The admissions prompted Nvidia's board of directors to initiate an independent investigation into potential foreign intelligence activities targeting the executive. While media reports suggest Chinese intelligence sought to gather corporate information through the relationship, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakin dismissed the allegations, labeling the reports an unsubstantiated narrative. Nvidia stated that an initial review found no evidence that proprietary technology, trade secrets, or national security were compromised.

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