Nvidia probes CEO’s alleged ties to suspected Chinese spy

US technology giant Nvidia has launched an independent investigation into allegations involving CEO Jensen Huang and a Chinese businesswoman suspected of having links to Chinese intelligence, following a recent media report, BBC reported.

The company’s board of directors decided to initiate the probe after reports emerged about Huang’s alleged close relationship with Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang.

However, Nvidia’s board said it had so far found no evidence of any threat to the company’s confidential information or US national security. It also expressed confidence in Huang’s leadership, saying he remained committed to continuing as CEO.

Meanwhile, Jensen Huang has spoken publicly about his personal life, admitting to being unfaithful to his wife and apologising to her and their children.

Taking full responsibility for his actions, Huang said he had failed in his responsibilities towards Nvidia employees, the board and shareholders.

Addressing concerns over national security, he said the company’s board had launched an independent investigation in response to media reports. He added that he supported the probe and would fully cooperate with it.

“I love my country and my company. I remain committed to protecting Nvidia and safeguarding US national security,” Huang said, describing himself as proud and grateful to be an American.

In a separate statement, Nvidia’s board said the investigation was prompted by reports suggesting that Huang might have been targeted by foreign intelligence operations.

The board said US national and economic security remained its highest priorities, adding that it had so far found no evidence of a national security threat or leakage of Nvidia’s confidential information. The investigation, however, would examine all relevant information.

A New York Times report said US intelligence agencies had raised suspicions about Alice Huang, believing she might have been working on behalf of the Chinese government.

China has previously rejected allegations of espionage, describing them as “baseless speculation”.