Nvidia board sees no reason yet to think secrets were compromised
In a message to employees, Huang took full responsibility, and the company said independent directors and outside lawyers will oversee the inquiry into Alice Hwang's alleged China links.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted an extramarital affair in a message to employees and said he takes full responsibility.
The company announced an investigation into reports that Huang was the target of a foreign intelligence operation.
A committee of independent directors and outside legal experts will oversee the probe, according to a press release issued on Sunday.
US media reports say American officials suspect Megaspeed executive Alice Hwang of passing secrets to China and helping smuggle AI chips. These claims are unconfirmed.
The board said it currently has no reason to believe national security or Nvidia's confidential information has been compromised.