Nvidia launches probe into allegations of Chinese intelligence operation targeting CEO
The chipmaker is investigating claims that businesswoman Alice Huang was recruited by Beijing to gather intelligence on Jensen Huang.
Nvidia has launched an independent investigation into whether its chief executive, Jensen Huang, was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation, according to reports from the Times of India and India Today. The probe follows allegations that Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, was recruited by China's Ministry of State Security to collect information on the 63-year-old CEO.
The investigation will be overseen by a committee of independent directors and assisted by external legal counsel. While the company stated it has no reason to believe its confidential data or US national security have been breached, the board will examine all available information regarding the matter.
Alice Huang was a senior executive at Megaspeed, a Singapore-based data centre company. The New York Times reported that US intelligence agencies monitored her communications for at least a year before concluding she was an asset for Beijing. The intelligence assessment suggested her role was to gather information on Jensen Huang and potentially influence Nvidia's decisions regarding advanced AI chip sales to China.
Megaspeed has come under scrutiny for its business model, which involves renting computing power to Chinese firms like Alibaba. US authorities are examining whether such arrangements help Chinese companies bypass export restrictions on high-end processors. Trade records indicate Megaspeed's sister company in Malaysia purchased more than $4.8 billion worth of advanced AI equipment containing Nvidia chips between June 2024 and February 2026.
Jensen Huang has separately admitted to being unfaithful to his wife and issued an apology to his family and colleagues. Nvidia has defended his professional interactions with Huang, describing them as standard engagements with customer executives.
