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Nvidia hires leading US law firm to investigate Jensen Huang’s relationship

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Nvidia has retained a prominent US law firm, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, to conduct an independent investigation into the relationship between CEO Jensen Huang and an alleged Chinese spy. This move comes amid a major espionage scandal, which has caused a significant drop in the chipmaker's valuation. Despite the investigation, the company has confirmed that Huang will continue to lead the business without interruption.

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  • Nvidia hired Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to conduct a thorough investigation into the CEO's relationship with an alleged Chinese spy.
  • The scandal, which involves the CEO's alleged affair with an Nvidia customer, has resulted in a $430 billion decline in Nvidia's market value.
  • Jensen Huang initially denied the improper relationship but later admitted to being unfaithful to his wife.
  • The US Ambassador to China commented on the situation, framing it as a reminder of the need for diligence in the context of national security.
  • The company has assured shareholders that Huang will continue to lead the organization without any interruption.

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