Nvidia's board of directors has announced an independent investigation following reports that Chinese intelligence may have attempted to obtain information through the company's CEO, Jensen Huang. The investigation will be overseen by independent board members with assistance from external legal counsel.
The investigation follows reports that Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based chip company Megaspeed, was allegedly recruited by China's Ministry of State Security. According to US media reports, an intelligence memo previously circulated among American lawmakers claimed that she may have been tasked with gathering information about Nvidia's CEO and influencing the availability of advanced AI chips in China.
The situation attracted further attention after Jensen Huang admitted in a message to Nvidia employees that he had been unfaithful to his wife. He apologized to his family, colleagues, the board of directors, and business partners, while taking full responsibility for the harm caused by his actions.
Nvidia had previously stated that Jensen Huang's interactions with Alice were within the scope of normal business communication and emphasized that the company does not share classified information with its customers.
In its official statement, Nvidia's board said it currently has no reason to believe that either US national security or the company's trade secrets have been compromised. However, the investigation will examine all available information.
Jensen Huang supports the board's decision and has committed to fully cooperating with the investigation. The board also expressed confidence in the CEO and his leadership team.
According to a company spokesperson, the investigation will not disrupt Nvidia's operations, and Huang will continue serving as the company's CEO.
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