Nvidia board launches probe into CEO Jensen Huang's alleged intelligence target status
Nvidia has initiated an independent investigation after reports linked CEO Jensen Huang to a Singapore-based executive suspected of being a Chinese spy.
Nvidia has launched an independent investigation into whether its CEO and co-founder, Jensen Huang, was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation, according to reports from India Today and Times of India. The probe follows allegations that Huang had a romantic relationship with Alice Huang, a senior executive at the Singapore-based company Megaspeed, who is suspected of being a Chinese intelligence asset.
In an email to employees, Huang admitted to an extra-marital affair, stating, "I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and our children." He expressed his commitment to protecting Nvidia and supporting American national security, adding that he would cooperate fully with the investigation.
The Nvidia board of directors said in a statement that a committee of independent directors, assisted by outside counsel, will oversee the inquiry. While the board stated it has no reason to believe that national security or company secrets were compromised, the investigation will examine all available information.
Reports from The New York Times and Financial Times suggest that US intelligence believes Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, was recruited by China's Ministry of State Security. Megaspeed, a customer of Nvidia, has faced scrutiny for allegedly helping Chinese businesses circumvent US export restrictions on advanced AI chips.
Republican lawmakers have requested that Huang testify before the House China, Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence committees regarding the security protocols at Nvidia. An Nvidia spokesperson said Huang remains committed to continuing as CEO without interruption.
