Nvidia launches probe into CEO Jensen Huang’s ties to alleged Chinese spy

Nvidia has opened an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang’s relationship with businesswoman Alice Huang, who U.S. intelligence agencies allege is a Chinese spy, according to CNBC.

What prompted the board to start the investigation?

The board acted after Jensen Huang sent an email to staff on Sunday admitting he had an affair with Alice Huang and apologizing to his wife and children, as reported by CNBC. The company’s spokesperson said Huang will remain CEO without interruption.

Who is Alice Huang and what are the espionage claims?

Alice Huang is linked to a cloud firm and to Megaspeed, an Nvidia customer, and U.S. intelligence agencies say she has been passing information to Beijing, CNBC noted citing The New York Times and the Financial Times. Megaspeed has previously been investigated for helping restricted Chinese companies acquire Nvidia AI chips.

How does the probe affect Nvidia’s near‑term plans?

The board stated it sees no reason to believe national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised, but will examine all available information, according to CNBC. Nvidia will still report third‑quarter earnings on Nov. 17 and hold a major conference in Washington, D.C., later in the month, while three House Republican committee chairs have asked Huang to appear for a closed‑door briefing on Nov. 18.