Washington:US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has reportedly been warned about the relationship between Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and a woman suspected of working for Chinese intelligence.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, a classified memo was sent to Lutnick, highlighting concerns over Huang's association with Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman. The Commerce Department has not responded to requests for comment from Axios regarding this matter.

The allegations have prompted Nvidia to announce an independent investigation. Reports indicate that Alice Huang, reportedly close to the Nvidia CEO, has been accused of passing information to Beijing for intelligence purposes. In response, Nvidia's board has initiated an inquiry to address these concerns.

In an internal communication to Nvidia employees, Jensen Huang expressed regret to his family and colleagues and voiced support for the board's investigation. Meanwhile, China has dismissed the allegations as a smear campaign, maintaining that the claims remain unproven.