Nvidia Board Opens Independent Investigation as Huang Pledges Cooperation

Nvidia's board opened an independent investigation after reports said CEO Jensen Huang had been targeted by a foreign intelligence operation, and Huang told employees he would fully cooperate with the review.

In the same employee email, Huang acknowledged that he had been unfaithful to his wife. He apologized to his family, Nvidia colleagues, members of the board, business partners and shareholders. Huang said he would take responsibility and work to regain the trust of each group. Nvidia posted the email on its website.

The board said the reports raised national security concerns and prompted its independent inquiry. It also said it currently has no reason to believe that U.S. national security or Nvidia's confidential information was compromised.

Huang said he supports the board's investigation and will cooperate fully. His message addressed both the personal admission and the national security issue, placing his apology and his pledge to help with the inquiry in a single communication to employees.