On November 9, 2026, Nvidia announced the initiation of an independent investigation into its CEO Jensen Huang. This is linked to his personal connections with Alice Huang, a businesswoman suspected of espionage for China.
Reasons for the Investigation
U.S. intelligence has expressed concerns that Alice Huang may have been passing information to the Chinese government. It is known that she is a top executive at the Singaporean company Megaspeed, which has purchased Nvidia chips worth $4.8 billion over the past two years.
According to U.S. intelligence agencies, Huang may have been recruited by the Chinese Ministry of State Security to get close to Huang. Her company is suspected of helping Beijing circumvent sanctions related to the supply of AI accelerators.
CEO's Admission
Jensen Huang confirmed in a letter to employees that he had an affair with Alice Huang. This admission came after pressure from intelligence and the U.S. Congress. In his letter, he also apologized to his family for his infidelity after 40 years of marriage.
Board of Directors' Reaction
Nvidia's board of directors stated that they would investigate the information regarding a possible attempt by foreign intelligence to influence Huang. They assured that the company's secrets and U.S. national security were not compromised, and Jensen will continue to perform his duties during the investigation.