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Nvidia hires law firm Wachtell Lipton to lead Jensen Huang affair probe

Open the sourceReported by CNBC, cnbc.com, 10 November 2026

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Nvidia has retained law firm Wachtell Lipton to lead an investigation into an affair admitted by CEO Jensen Huang with a woman reportedly linked to Chinese intelligence by The New York Times and Financial Times. Huang disclosed the relationship on Sunday, prompting the chipmaker to bring in outside counsel to examine the matter. The scrutiny comes as Nvidia, one of the world's most valuable companies, faces heightened investor attention over governance and its extensive exposure to China. Details of the probe's scope and timeline have not been disclosed. Investors will watch for findings from Wachtell's review and any signal of whether the disclosure carries implications for Huang's role or the company's China strategy.

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