Nvidia board launches probe into CEO Jensen Huang over affair and spying allegations
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to being unfaithful to his wife amid reports that his partner may have links to Chinese intelligence.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to an affair with a Chinese businesswoman, prompting the company's board to launch an independent investigation. According to reports from Business Today and The Economic Times, Huang apologised to his wife, Lori Huang, and his employees via email, stating he had not been faithful.
The investigation follows allegations involving Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, a Chinese national linked to the Singapore-based data centre company Megaspeed. The New York Times reported that US intelligence officials suspected she was recruited by China's Ministry of State Security to gather information on Huang and Nvidia's business strategies.
The probe will also examine whether Megaspeed's purchase of approximately $4.8 billion worth of AI equipment between June 2024 and February 2026 was used to divert chips to China. Nvidia stated that while it has no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised, it will examine all available information.
China has dismissed the spying allegations as baseless. Foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun described the claims as vilification and smearing during a briefing, according to WION.
While President Donald Trump has expressed support for Huang, three US lawmakers have requested a closed-door briefing from the CEO on November 18. The outcome of the board's inquiry may impact Huang's position as CEO.
