Nvidia launches independent investigation into Jensen Huang over alleged relationship with Chinese spy

Nvidia opens an independent board investigation

Nvidia announced that its board of directors has begun an independent investigation into reports that CEO and co-founder Jensen Huang may have been the target of a foreign intelligence effort. The company did not specify a timetable for the investigation or say whether it would suspend Huang during the review.

The action followed Huang’s public acknowledgment of an extramarital affair with Alice Huang, a senior leader at Singapore-based cloud company Megaspeed. Nvidia also reported that the independent directors had appointed an investigator, although the available reporting does not identify the investigator or provide further details about the scope of the review.

Huang admitted the affair and apologized

In an email to employees published by Nvidia, Huang said he had been unfaithful to his wife and had hurt his family and children. “I owe my family and all of you an apology,” the message said, adding: “I am deeply sorry.”

Huang also addressed the national-security allegations, saying he supported the investigation and would cooperate fully. He said he remained committed to protecting Nvidia and supporting American national security.

The company’s statement said its board had initiated the investigation after reports that Huang may have “been the target of a foreign intelligence effort.” The wording described an allegation under review, not a finding that any foreign government had successfully obtained Nvidia information.

Intelligence-linked claims remain unconfirmed

Reports cited by Fast Company said U.S. intelligence services believed Alice Huang was spying on behalf of China. The company’s statement did not independently verify that allegation, and the available reporting did not establish what evidence intelligence officials had reviewed or whether any information was actually passed to foreign intelligence services.

Fast Company reported fears that industry information or Nvidia secrets Huang discussed with Alice Huang could have been shared. That remained a concern raised in reporting, not a confirmed finding. Alice Huang could not be reached for comment, and Fast Company said it was unclear whether she still worked at Megaspeed.

Nvidia shares fell after the disclosures

Nvidia shares declined in premarket trading after Huang confirmed the affair and the company announced the investigation, according to Fast Company. The report did not provide a closing price or establish that the disclosures caused the wider decline in AI-related stocks.

President Donald Trump defended Huang, describing him as a “fine person” who had done “an amazing job for our country,” according to the NBC report. Huang is a close ally and adviser to the president. Trump’s comments did not resolve the investigation or the allegations involving foreign intelligence.