United States chipmaker, Nvidia, has initiated an investigation into its CEO, billionaire Jensen Huang, amid allegations of his involvement with a woman suspected of working for Chinese intelligence. The probe will be conducted by a committee of independent directors with outside counsel, following confirmation of an intimate relationship between Huang and the accused. The board stated that while there is no evidence suggesting national security or Nvidia secrets have been compromised, they aim to examine all available information. This investigation comes in the wake of a report by The New York Times last month alleging Chinese espionage attempts against Huang. China has denied these claims, calling them unsubstantiated smears. As tensions rise between China and the US over key tech sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), Nvidia has become a focal point due to its significant growth in this field. The US has been attempting to restrict the export of advanced chips to China, fearing potential technological and military advantages for the Asian superpower. The investigation into Huang's relationship with a Chinese woman named Alice Huang, who is alleged to have sought information about Nvidia's technology, has sparked political backlash in the US Congress. Lawmakers from both parties have called for explanations from Huang and the board of directors, expressing concerns about national security risks posed by advanced American technology going to China. Jensen Huang admitted to having an extramarital relationship in an email to Nvidia staff, but there is no official statement regarding the allegations against him yet. The investigation's outcome could have significant implications for the tech industry and US-China relations.