Nvidia has announced an independent investigation following reports that its founder and chief executive, Jensen Huang, was the target of a foreign intelligence effort. The inquiry comes after a New York Times article in October alleged that Huang had a close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who allegedly passed information to Beijing.
The company’s board stated that it has no evidence that U.S. national security or Nvidia’s proprietary information was compromised, but it will review all available data. Huang has expressed full support for the review and pledged to cooperate.
Axios reported that Huang had drafted an email to employees admitting a romantic relationship with a suspected Chinese spy and taking responsibility for his actions. In the draft, he apologized to his wife and children, saying, “I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did.” The email was also seen by Reuters.
Despite intelligence concerns, Huang and his wife, Lori, were invited to a state dinner at the White House in September, where they sat at the top table with President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Top Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House have called on Huang to brief Congress this month about the allegations. Nvidia has not yet responded to a request for comment on the Axios report.
Source: The Guardian World
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