Nvidia hires ex-US attorney to probe CEO Jensen Huang over China spy allegations

Nvidia has hired former acting U.S. Attorney Joon H. Kim to investigate CEO Jensen Huang following allegations of an intimate relationship with a woman suspected by U.S. intelligence of spying for China. The independent board members retained Kim and his firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz for a thorough probe, announced Tuesday. The investigation stems from a New York Times report claiming Alice Huang smuggled advanced AI chips into China while developing a close relationship with Jensen Huang. The board stated Sunday it has no reason to believe national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised. Huang acknowledged infidelity to his wife, and GOP lawmakers have called him for a closed-door briefing on Nov. 18 regarding security protocols.