Nvidia Board Launches Independent Investigation Into CEO Jensen Huang
The board of US chipmaker Nvidia has opened an independent investigation following reports that founder and CEO Jensen Huang was the target of a foreign intelligence effort. The board says it has no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised.
The board of directors of Nvidia, the American maker of chips used in artificial intelligence, has announced an independent investigation prompted by recent media reports. The reports say the company's founder and chief executive, Jensen Huang, has been the target of a foreign intelligence effort.
The inquiry will be overseen by a committee of independent directors, assisted by outside independent legal counsel. The board's statement stresses that U.S. national and economic security is a priority, which it describes as paramount to the interests of both the company and its shareholders.
What the board says
The directors state that they have no reason to believe either national security or Nvidia's secrets were compromised. Even so, the review will examine all available information.
According to the statement, Huang fully supports the review and has committed to cooperating with it. The board also expresses confidence in him and in his leadership team.
The statement does not name the country whose intelligence service may be involved, nor does it specify which reports the board is referring to. The board says it will provide further updates as appropriate.
