Nvidia board opens independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang over Chinese intelligence concerns

Nvidia's board initiated an independent investigation after CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged a personal relationship with a business executive whom U.S. officials determined was working for Chinese intelligence. The board stated it has no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised, while Huang continues in his role and has committed to cooperate. This governance action at the leading AI chip supplier carries structural implications for leadership stability and geopolitical risk in the AI compute supply chain.