Nvidia in crisis amid probe into CEO's affair with alleged Chinese spy

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Nvidia in crisis amid probe into CEO's affair with alleged Chinese spy. (2026, November 10). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/nvidia-in-crisis-amid-probe-into-ceos-affair-with-alleged-chinese-spy/

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Nvidia faces uncertainty following revelations that its CEO, Jensen Huang, had an affair with a person accused of being a Chinese spy. The company's situation is under scrutiny as detailed in a report by CBS News correspondent Bradley Blackburn and analyzed further by financial journalist Bill Cohan.

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Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, admitted to an affair amid allegations that he was targeted by a suspected Chinese spy. This has led to a significant decline in Nvidia's stock prices, with shares falling by 8% upon trading opening on Monday. The company’s board launched an independent investigation into these claims, naming former acting U.S. attorney Joon H. Kim to lead the inquiry. Additionally, U.S. Congress requested that Huang testify at a closed-door briefing regarding Nvidia's security protocols against foreign espionage. The scandal has raised concerns about potential vulnerabilities in corporate and national security, given Huang’s close ties with both the tech industry and former President Trump.

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