US chipmaker Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang over affair

What happened: Nvidia is investigating CEO Jensen Huang after he confirmed an intimate relationship with a woman accused of working for Chinese intelligence. The probe will be run by a committee of independent directors with outside counsel. Key numbers: Megaspeed, the woman's employer, bought some $4.8bn in Nvidia equipment. Why it matters: The board said it has no reason to believe national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised and expressed confidence in Huang, who will keep leading during the probe. Lawmakers called for him to testify before Congress on November 18. Coverage: 14 outlets in 24h

Nvidia is investigating CEO Jensen Huang after he confirmed an intimate relationship with a woman accused of working for Chinese intelligence. The probe will be run by a committee of independent directors with outside counsel.

The board said it has no reason to believe national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised and expressed confidence in Huang, who will keep leading during the probe. Lawmakers called for him to testify before Congress on November 18.