Nvidia board launches probe into CEO Jensen Huang's China ties
Nvidia's board has launched an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang following reports of an affair with a businesswoman suspected of being a Chinese spy, retaining law firm Wachtell and attorney Joon H. Kim. The FBI is also probing the relationship, according to President Donald Trump. The internal inquiry, announced Sunday, will examine all available information, though the board stated it has no reason to believe US national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised and expressed confidence in Huang's leadership. China's Foreign Ministry dismissed the spying claim as groundless slander. Huang, 63, owns 3.6 percent of Nvidia's stock and has dozens of direct reports, indicating tight control with no obvious successor. The allegations could reignite tensions ahead of Trump's upcoming China visit and potentially lead to tighter export controls on advanced chips.