Nvidia opens investigation after report CEO Jensen Huang was target of foreign intelligence
CEO reportedly had close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who passed information to Beijing
TL;DR
- Nvidia is launching an independent investigation into its CEO, Jensen Huang.
- The investigation stems from reports that Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort.
- Huang has reportedly admitted to a past romantic relationship with a Chinese businesswoman accused of passing information to Beijing.
- The company stated it has no reason to believe national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised but will examine all information.
- Huang fully supports the review and will cooperate.
- US House Republicans have requested Huang brief Congress on the matter.
- A memo from Marco Rubio reportedly cited intelligence that the businesswoman was a spy for China's ministry of state security.