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Nvidia board hires former prosecutor to investigate CEO

Outlets report that Nvidia's independent board members hired a former U.S. attorney to investigate CEO Jensen Huang over an alleged relationship with a suspected Chinese spy.

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At a glance

  • Independent members of Nvidia's board hired former acting U.S. Attorney Joon Kim to investigate CEO Jensen Huang.123
  • The inquiry stems from reports that Huang had an alleged relationship with a woman suspected of spying for China.12

Independent board members at Nvidia have retained former acting U.S. Attorney Joon Kim to lead an investigation into Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang.123

The probe comes after reports surfaced that Huang engaged in an alleged romantic relationship with a woman suspected of spying for China.12

The investigation will examine whether the executive was the target of a foreign intelligence operation.123

Where sources agree

  • Nvidia board hired a former U.S. attorney3 of 3
  • Jensen Huang is under investigation3 of 3
  • Allegations involve a suspected Chinese spy3 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1Washington ExaminerNvidia taps former acting US attorney to investigate CEO Jensen Huang ↗
  2. 2The HillNvidia hires former acting US attorney to investigate Jensen Huang ↗
  3. 3MarketWatchMeet the former prosecutor Nvidia hired to investigate the Jensen Huang spy scandal ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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