India, Nov. 12 -- Nvidia Corp's 10-member board of directors is under scrutiny as it weighs the future of chief executive Jensen Huang following reports of his alleged extramarital affairs, including one involving a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy.

At a meeting that continued late into Wednesday night, the board discussed potential successors and the possibility of appointing an interim chief executive, news agency Reuters reported.

The discussions mark a sharp shift from Sunday, when Nvidia's board had expressed confidence in Huang and his leadership, according to Reuters.

The succession question assumes significance as the 63-year-old Huang has led the chipmaker since its founding in 1993.

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