Nvidia opens internal probe into chief executive over Chinese spy scandal

Nvidia has launched an independent internal investigation into Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang following disclosures regarding his relationship with a woman suspected of gathering intelligence for China. The semiconductor manufacturer confirmed the board-led inquiry after media reports exposed the affair, which Huang subsequently acknowledged.

The revelations prompted immediate financial turbulence, with Nvidia's market value falling by more than $350 billion as investors assessed potential governance risks. Given Nvidia's central position in global artificial intelligence hardware, the disclosures have amplified geopolitical concerns over potential corporate espionage and strategic security vulnerabilities.

Despite increasing scrutiny from lawmakers and national security analysts, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed public support for the chief executive. Nvidia's internal board inquiry into oversight procedures and security protocols remains active.

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