New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- The last few weeks have been turbulent for Nvidia, the world's largest semiconductor company by market capitalisation, and its CEO, Jensen Huang.

The controversy began after reports revealed his alleged association with Alice Huang, a businesswoman suspected by US officials of having links to Chinese intelligence. Huang on Sunday acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife, although he did not identify the person involved. Allegations about Alice's links to Chinese intelligence have yet to be independently established. Another report surfaced claiming that the Nvidia chief had been involved in a second extramarital affair. On Thursday (local time), Huang stepped down as the company's CEO.

The developments come at a c...