Nvidia launches inquiry into chief executive over espionage risks

Nvidia's board of directors has initiated an independent internal investigation into whether Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang was targeted by foreign intelligence services. The inquiry follows disclosures regarding an extramarital affair between Huang and Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed who is suspected by U.S. federal authorities of ties to Chinese intelligence.

Speaking on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that the FBI is actively investigating the matter. Trump expressed surprise at the allegations while noting that Huang denied any awareness of espionage connections during a recent conversation.

Huang formally acknowledged the infidelity to staff without identifying the partner involved. Nvidia stated that an initial review found no evidence that corporate data or U.S. government secrets were compromised. Despite these assurances, company shares fell following the public disclosures.

Sources: Hospodářské noviny, Money, Rzeczpospolita, Seznam Zprávy, TVP info.