The US tech giant, Nvidia Corporation, has announced an investigation into its CEO, Jensen Huang, amid allegations of his involvement in an intimate relationship with a woman accused of working for Chinese intelligence. The probe will be conducted by an independent committee of directors with outside legal counsel, despite the board's assertion that there is currently no evidence suggesting national security or company secrets have been compromised. The investigation follows a report in The New York Times last month, which suggested Jensen may have been targeted for espionage by a Chinese woman named Alice Huang (no relation), who reportedly sought to cultivate close ties with him to gain insights into Nvidia's technology. The US Congress has expressed concern over the potential risk to national security and has called on Huang to testify before them, while China has vehemently denied any espionage attempts against Huang. Amidst heightened competition between the two nations to dominate key tech sectors like artificial intelligence (AI), Nvidia's chips have seen soaring demand, making it one of the most valuable companies in the sector. The investigation comes at a sensitive time for Nvidia, as tensions between the US and China over technology exports continue to escalate. Jensen Huang has admitted to having an extramarital relationship but has not commented on the espionage allegations. He has also been closely working with US President Donald Trump since his return to office in 2025, which could potentially impact the ongoing investigation and relations between the two nations.