Nvidia CEO Under Investigation Over Ties to Alleged Chinese Spy

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has apologized to his employees after acknowledging a personal relationship with a woman suspected of working for Chinese intelligence.

The controversy emerged following a confidential document prepared by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which highlighted a close connection between Huang and the woman.

The document suggests that the woman attempted to influence the company to facilitate the illegal sale of advanced electronic chips to China.

In response to the allegations, Nvidia announced that its board of directors has launched an independent investigation into the matter.

The company stated that there is currently no evidence of a breach of national security or trade secrets, even as the intelligence warnings trigger intense scrutiny of its technological policies and the future of the global AI sector.