NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang admits to infidelity amid reported China espionage probe
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang admits to infidelity amid reported China espionage probe
Gladys Altamarino Mon, November 9, 2026 at 1:56 AM UTC
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NVIDIA's board has launched an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang after reports said U.S. intelligence agencies determined he had a relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who they reportedly believed had been recruited to spy for China.
The investigation follows reports from The New York Times and the Financial Times concerning Alice Huang, a Chinese citizen whose Singapore-based company purchased NVIDIA's advanced chips. Alice Huang and Jensen Huang are not related.
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The company said in a statement:
“The NVIDIA Board is initiating an independent investigation in light of recent reporting that founder and CEO Jensen Huang has been the target of a foreign intelligence effort.”
A committee of independent directors, assisted by outside counsel, will oversee the inquiry. NVIDIA said while the investigation will review available information, it has:
"no reason to believe that either national security or NVIDIA secrets were compromised."
Jensen Huang also acknowledged personal misconduct in a memo to NVIDIA employees, writing:
“I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did.”
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang issues apology to family, colleagues: “You deserve better from me”
In a memo on Sunday, he also released a statement addressed to his family, writing:
“To my wife and family: I love you. I know an apology cannot undo what I have done. I hope our family will heal and that, over time, I can earn back your trust.”
He later apologized to his colleagues via email, saying he remained committed to leading NVIDIA and earning back their trust.
“To my colleagues at NVIDIA, including those I have worked alongside for decades, and to our board, partners, and shareholders around the world: you deserve better from me. Leading NVIDIA is the privilege of my life. My responsibility is to serve you and be worthy of your trust. I have fallen short of that responsibility. I am fully committed to NVIDIA and will work to earn back your confidence.”
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A company spokesperson said that “today’s news will not slow” Nvidia and that Jensen Huang remains committed to his role as CEO.
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The reports have drawn attention in Washington as Nvidia remains central to U.S. efforts to restrict China's access to advanced AI technology.
House Republicans requested a briefing from Jensen Huang last week, citing concerns over possible access to sensitive U.S. technology and information.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio declined to comment on the matter Sunday.
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President Donald Trump, meanwhile, defended Jensen Huang, calling him a “fine person” and an “honorable guy” who should remain Nvidia's CEO.
NVIDIA is valued at nearly $4.5 trillion, making it the world's second-largest publicly traded company as of Friday.
Huang's estimated net worth has risen to almost $160 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
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