Nvidia’s board has launched an independent investigation after CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an affair with a business executive whom US officials reportedly believe was a Chinese spy. In a statement on its website, the board said it was opening the probe in light of recent reporting that Huang had been the target of a foreign intelligence effort.What the Nvidia board saidAccording to the Nvidia board, the investigation will be conducted by a committee of independent directors, assisted by independent outside counsel.“The Board prioritises US national and economic security, which is paramount to the interests of NVIDIA and its shareholders….