Pressure mounts on Nvidia chief amid espionage investigation

Pressure is intensifying on Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang following revelations of an internal investigation into his extramarital relationship with a suspected Chinese spy. The artificial intelligence chipmaker launched the inquiry after U.S. intelligence agencies raised concerns over a potential espionage operation aimed at sensitive technology.

Huang, who has led the company for over three decades, admitted to the affair, prompting growing uncertainty regarding leadership stability. The scandal triggered significant market volatility, erasing more than $350 billion from Nvidia's market valuation as investors weigh potential geopolitical risks.

Despite mounting scrutiny and ongoing reviews by intelligence authorities, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly expressed support for the chief executive. Nvidia's critical role in global semiconductor supply chains has further heightened national security concerns surrounding the executive's actions.

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