Nvidia boss admits to affair with alleged Beijing spy

Jensen Huang, the founder of Nvidia, has admitted to having an affair with a woman suspected of working for Beijing. The company's board of directors has opened an investigation into the matter. The executive has promised to cooperate fully.

An investigation whose nature varies by source

According to France 24, Nvidia's board of directors has launched an independent investigation, and Jensen Huang has assured that he will cooperate unreservedly with the inquiries. Franceinfo specifies that the board announced the opening of this independent investigation targeting the company's founder on Sunday. Le Monde, for its part, refers to an internal investigation launched by the firm.

Donald Trump's reaction

According to France 24, Donald Trump has made it known that he maintains confidence in Jensen Huang.

A group at the center of the Sino-American rivalry

According to Le Monde, the affair involves a company valued at $4.5 trillion. It manufactures microprocessors considered essential to the artificial intelligence revolution, which is at the heart of the rivalry between the United States and China. Franceinfo describes the group as a major player in the AI ecosystem.

The available information does not say when the affair took place or what exact role the woman may have played. It also does not indicate when the investigation is expected to reach its conclusions.