Nvidia CEO Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Reported China Spy Link
Nvidia's board opens an independent security inquiry and says it has no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised.
Nvidia's board has opened an independent investigation following reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the target of a foreign intelligence effort. The board said Sunday it has no reason to believe U.S. national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised, but its inquiry will examine all available information.
A committee of independent directors, assisted by outside independent counsel, will oversee the investigation. The board said Huang supports the review and will cooperate. It also expressed confidence in Huang and his leadership team.
An Nvidia spokesperson told CNBC that Huang would continue as CEO without interruption. The investigation does not establish that information was improperly shared or that Huang has been charged with a crime.
The inquiry comes alongside congressional scrutiny. CNBC reported that three Republican House committee chairs requested a closed-door briefing with Huang on November 18, while Democratic lawmakers have separately called for an investigation or testimony.
CNBC, citing reporting by The New York Times and Financial Times, said U.S. intelligence agencies had raised concerns about an alleged Chinese intelligence effort involving an Nvidia customer. Those allegations remain reported assessments, not a public finding by Nvidia's board.