Nvidia probes foreign spy plot targeting CEO Jensen Huang

NVIDIA’s board of directors has launched an independent investigation following reports that the company’s founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, was targeted in an alleged foreign intelligence operation.

The review will be conducted under the supervision of a committee of independent directors, with support from outside legal counsel.

The board said that protecting U.S. national and economic security remains a top priority, as these interests are fundamental to both NVIDIA and its shareholders.

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Although the directors said they had no reason to believe that U.S. national security or NVIDIA’s proprietary information had been compromised, the investigation will examine all available evidence. Huang supports the review and has pledged to cooperate fully.

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The board reaffirmed its confidence in Huang and the company’s leadership team, adding that it would provide further updates as appropriate.