Nvidia Probes CEO Ties Amid Affair

Nvidia is investigating whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by foreign intelligence after he admitted to an affair with a Chinese businesswoman linked to an AI chip firm. The probe adds pressure on the chipmaker amid heightened U.S. national security scrutiny.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks on stage during the Invest in Germany Summit in Berlin, Germany, October 19, 2026. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

NVIDIA CORP is probing whether CEO Jensen Huang was the target of a foreign intelligence effort after admitting to an affair with a tech executive. The $4.5 trillion chipmaker faces heightened scrutiny as investigators examine potential ties to Beijing. The probe compounds pressures on the company following a broader tech market rout.