Nvidia opens probe into CEO Jensen Huang over affair with alleged Chinese agent
Nvidia has launched an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang following an admitted affair with an executive suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence.
Nvidia has launched an independent investigation into its chief executive officer, Jensen Huang, following concerns raised by United States intelligence officials regarding his relationship with a Singaporean executive suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence.
In an internal message to staff, Huang admitted to an extramarital affair with the woman, identified in reports as Alice Huang, and apologized to his family and employees. US intelligence agencies are examining whether the relationship was leveraged to acquire sensitive corporate or technological information, including details surrounding a $4.8 billion transaction.
Nvidia stated that there is currently no indication that company secrets or national security have been compromised.
Sources: Siol.net, Delo, Index, Avaz, Danas.
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