Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faces scrutiny over China spy links and affair allegations

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faces mounting scrutiny over national security concerns and personal misconduct allegations, including ties to a suspected Chinese spy and reported affairs, prompting a congressional investigation and questions about his future at the chipmaker. The controversy began with investigations into Megaspeed International, a Singapore-based Nvidia customer suspected of smuggling chips to China, and reports of Huang's close relationship with Alice Huang, a suspected Chinese intelligence operative. Huang admitted to an affair in a November 8 letter, and Nvidia's board launched an independent investigation. Republican lawmakers have requested a closed-door briefing and may subpoena Huang, while reports of a second affair with vice president Kimberly Powell emerged. Nvidia shares fell 11 percent over five days, and the board is reportedly preparing to discuss Huang's future, with no clear succession plan in place.