Nvidia hires major New York law firm to investigate Jensen Huang affair

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   Nvidia hires major New York law firm to investigate Jensen Huang affair

   Nvidia has engaged one of the largest US law firms to investigate former CEO Jensen Huang's affair with a woman believed to be a Chinese spy, after Huang resigned Thursday following reports of multiple extramarital relationships. The board's independent directors plan to continue the probe despite his departure. Nvidia shares fell 3 percent amid reports the woman aided $7.5 billion in China chip shipments. A House Republican has called for a congressional investigation, and Huang has been summoned to testify.

   Why it matters

   The scandal centers on allegations that Huang had relationships with a suspected Chinese intelligence agent and an executive who reported to him. The New York Times has published profiles tracing Huang's downfall and identifying Alice Huang as the woman at the center. Politico reports two key Democrats are signaling tougher scrutiny of Nvidia chip exports. The law firm's identity has not been disclosed in the available sources.

   What is confirmed

   • Nvidia hired one of the largest US law firms to investigate Jensen Huang's affair with a woman believed to be a Chinese spy.
   • Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia CEO on Thursday following reports of multiple extramarital relationships.
   • Nvidia's independent board members plan to continue investigating Huang despite his resignation.
   • Nvidia stock dropped 3 percent amid reports linking the alleged spy to $7.5 billion in China chip shipments.
   • Rep. Moolenaar spoke to CNBC about a congressional investigation into Huang's affair with an alleged Chinese spy.
   • Huang has been summoned to testify before Congress about the affair.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The woman involved is identified as Alice Huang.
   • Huang had an affair with an executive who reported to him.
   • Two key Democrats are pushing for tougher scrutiny of Nvidia chip exports.

   What to watch next

   • The identity and scope of the law firm's investigation and its findings.
   • Whether Huang testifies before Congress and when.
   • New congressional action or legislation on Nvidia chip exports to China.
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   4. Yahoo Finance — Nvidia stock drops 3%, extending decline on report alleged Chinese spy linked to Nvidia CEO aided $7.5 billion in China chip shipments
   5. The New York Times — Who Is Alice Huang, the Woman in the Middle of Nvidia’s Spy Scandal?
   6. BBC — Nvidia hires major New York law firm to investigate Huang affair
   7. Politico — 2 key Democrats signal tougher scrutiny of Nvidia chip exports
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   11. theannapurnaexpress.com — Nvidia hires major US law firm to investigate alleged Chinese spy affair
   12. www.nbcnews.com — Nvidia’s board is still investigating Jensen Huang despite his resignation, sources say
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