Nvidia launches investigation following allegations regarding CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with a Chinese spy

Nvidia announced that it has launched an internal investigation following reports that CEO Jensen Huang had a close relationship with Alice Huang, who is alleged to have links to Chinese intelligence.

Nvidia's board of directors took action to examine the allegations raised by The New York Times. The reports in question claimed that Jensen Huang was the target of a Chinese intelligence operation aimed at facilitating the transfer of advanced artificial intelligence chips to China. Company management stated that while there is no finding indicating national security or Nvidia's confidential information has been compromised, all information will be meticulously examined.

It was noted that a Singapore-based company managed by Alice Huang purchased approximately $5 billion worth of chip technology from Nvidia. In an email sent to employees on Sunday, Jensen Huang acknowledged the relationship, apologized for being unfaithful to his wife, and stated that he would fully cooperate with the ongoing investigation.

Following the incident, three Republican members of Congress sent a letter to Nvidia's CEO requesting a briefing on the matter and an explanation of the company's security protocols against foreign espionage.