Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang over Chinese espionage concerns
Also reported by Al Jazeera, Newsweek, Axios
Summary
Nvidia’s board has opened an independent investigation after reports alleged that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a Chinese intelligence effort. The board said it has no reason to believe Nvidia’s secrets or U.S. national security were compromised; Huang said he supports the investigation and will cooperate.Key Facts
- A committee of independent directors, with help from outside counsel, will oversee the investigation.
- The New York Times reported that U.S. authorities were investigating Alice Huang, a former Megaspeed executive, over suspected ties to China’s Ministry of State Security.
- The report said Jensen Huang had a close relationship with Alice Huang.
- China rejected the allegations, calling them “groundless speculation,” according to BBC News.
- Nvidia said Huang fully supports the board’s review and remains committed to leading the company.
- The article reported that Megaspeed bought more than $4.8 billion in Nvidia chips over the previous two years.
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