Nvidia board opens probe into reports involving Jensen Huang

Nvidia’s board has opened an independent investigation into reports that Chief Executive Jensen Huang was targeted by a foreign-intelligence effort, after Huang acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife. The company said the inquiry would examine available information and that the board had no reason to believe national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised.

Huang said in a letter to employees and family that he was sorry for his actions and would cooperate with the investigation. Nvidia said the board has confidence in Huang and his leadership team. A company spokesperson also said Huang was committed to continuing to lead Nvidia as CEO without interruption.

The investigation follows reporting that Huang had a relationship with Alice Huang, a former executive of Megaspeed, a company that works with Nvidia. The New York Times reported that U.S. intelligence suspected Alice Huang of working for China and passing information to Beijing. Global News said it had not independently verified that reporting. The allegations have not been established by the board inquiry.

China’s Foreign Ministry rejected the spy narrative. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun called it a groundless accusation,...