At a glance
The board of directors at Nvidia announced an independent investigation into Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang.36
The inquiry follows revelations that Huang engaged in an affair with a business executive accused of working for Chinese intelligence.13
Huang acknowledged the relationship in an internal email sent to company staff.27
According to U.S. intelligence, the executive involved was determined to be an agent for China.13
In his statement to employees, Huang apologized to his family and the company for his personal actions.47
Where sources agree
- Nvidia board launched inquiry into CEO7 of 7
- Jensen Huang admitted to an affair7 of 7
- Executive was linked to Chinese intelligence7 of 7
- Huang apologized to staff and family2 of 7
Who covered this
6 National1 International
Sources
- 1The New York TimesNvidia Opens Investigation Into Jensen Huang’s Relationship With Chinese Spy ↗
- 2CNBCNvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with alleged Chinese spy ↗
- 3Washington ExaminerNvidia CEO admits to affair with alleged Chinese spy, sparking investigation ↗
- 4BBC NewsNvidia launches investigation into CEO's affair with suspected Chinese spy ↗
- 5TechCrunchNvidia will investigate CEO Jensen Huang’s relationship with possible Chinese spy ↗
- 6The VergeNvidia is investigating Jensen Huang’s relationship with a Chinese spy ↗
- 7AxiosNvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits affair, board to launch investigation ↗
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