India, Nov. 9 -- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to having an extramarital affair, following the company's announcement that it would launch an independent investigation into an alleged foreign intelligence operation targeting him.

"A committee of independent directors, assisted by outside independent counsel, will oversee the investigation," the company said in a statement.

The company added that the board considers US national and economic security paramount to Nvidia and its shareholders.

Meanwhile, in a separate statement, Huang acknowledged that he had been "unfaithful" and had hurt his wife and children. However, he did not disclose the identity of the woman with whom he had an affair.

"I take full responsibility for what I...