Nvidia launches investigation into CEO Jensen Huang over espionage concerns

Semiconductor manufacturer Nvidia has launched an independent internal investigation into Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang following his admission of an extramarital affair with an alleged Chinese intelligence operative. The inquiry, prompted by media reports, seeks to determine whether sensitive corporate data or national security secrets were compromised.

The controversy triggered investor anxiety over corporate governance and geopolitical exposure, resulting in a market value decline exceeding $350 billion. Nvidia's central role in supplying advanced hardware for artificial intelligence applications has heightened scrutiny from regulators and industry analysts. Despite the pressure, U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly expressed support for Huang. The scandal underscores the growing vulnerability of technology executives involved in sensitive microchip supply chains amid ongoing U.S.-China strategic competition.

Sources: DW, NOS (Nederlandse Omroep Stichting), NRC, NU, Tagesschau.