Nvidia board probes CEO Jensen Huang over alleged affair with Chinese spy

Nvidia’s board has opened an investigation into CEO Jensen Huang following reports of an affair with an individual described as a Chinese spy. The probe focuses on Huang’s personal conduct and its possible implications for the company’s governance.

Nvidia, valued at more than $4 trillion, is a key supplier of chips that power artificial‑intelligence applications worldwide. Analysts note that Huang’s role is considered critical to the firm’s success, making the investigation noteworthy for investors.

The coverage also revisits Huang’s background, noting his birth in Taiwan, early years in Thailand, and immigration to the United States at age nine. He attended a boarding school in Kentucky, later earned an electrical‑engineering degree at Oregon State University, and completed graduate studies at Stanford before co‑founding Nvidia in 1993.