NVIDIA Launches Probe After Claims Jensen Huang Was Targeted by Foreign Intelligence Operation

COLOMBO (News 1st); NVIDIA has launched an independent investigation after reports emerged that founder and chief executive Jensen Huang was allegedly targeted by a foreign intelligence operation, thrusting one of the world's most influential technology leaders into an unexpected spotlight that now stretches beyond Silicon Valley and into national security concerns.

In a statement, NVIDIA's Board of Directors announced that a special committee of independent directors, supported by outside counsel, will oversee a formal review of the matter. The company emphasized that U.S. national and economic security remain central to NVIDIA's interests and those of its shareholders.

The board stressed that it has no reason to believe national security interests or company secrets have been compromised. However, directors said the inquiry will examine all available information as part of a comprehensive and independent assessment.

Huang has pledged his full cooperation with the investigation and expressed support for the review.

The announcement comes after Huang admitted to having an extramarital affair, acknowledging personal misconduct in a message to employees. The 63-year-old executive said he had been "unfaithful" and accepted responsibility for the pain caused to his family.

“I take full responsibility for what I did and the hurt I caused, and I accept the criticism that comes with it,” Huang said in the note. He added that he remains committed to protecting NVIDIA and supporting America's national security interests.

The company's board moved quickly to reassure investors and employees, saying it continues to have confidence in Huang and the leadership team that has transformed NVIDIA into one of the world's most valuable companies and a dominant force in the artificial intelligence revolution.

The developments have also drawn the attention of Washington. Asked about the situation, U.S. President Donald Trump said he had not discussed the matter directly with Huang but voiced support for the technology executive.

“I have not spoken to him about it. I just know he's a fine person, but you never know what is going on. I'm sure, I hope everything's fine,” Trump said. “He's done such an incredible job and I would certainly hope he's a fine person in my opinion.”

When asked whether he wished he had acted differently after reportedly receiving intelligence briefings connected to the issue, Trump rejected the suggestion.

“No, I don't think so,” the president said. “I think he's an honorable guy. I think he probably has an excuse for it. You have to hear it. You can't do that with people. He's done an amazing job for our country.”

The unfolding episode places NVIDIA in the unusual position of confronting both personal and geopolitical scrutiny at a time when the company sits at the center of the global race for artificial intelligence leadership.

While the board has indicated there is currently no evidence of compromised security or corporate secrets, the investigation is expected to draw intense attention from investors, policymakers and the technology industry as it seeks to determine whether any broader risks emerged from the circumstances surrounding the reports.

For now, NVIDIA's leadership remains publicly united behind Huang, even as the independent review moves forward and questions surrounding the allegations continue to reverberate across the AI sector and Washington alike.