WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said the FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s relationship with a woman accused of having links to Chinese intelligence.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he had spoken with Huang and asked whether he knew the woman was allegedly involved in espionage. According to Trump, Huang denied having any knowledge of her alleged intelligence connections.
Trump said he believed Huang’s explanation and expressed confidence that the CEO would be able to address the situation.
Meanwhile, Nvidia’s board has launched an independent investigation into reports that Huang may have been targeted in a foreign intelligence operation.
The company said it had no reason to believe that its confidential information or US national security had been compromised, but the investigation would examine all available information.
China has rejected the espionage allegations, describing them as unsubstantiated and politically motivated.
The controversy has raised questions about potential national security risks and the protection of sensitive artificial intelligence technology
