Nvidia to Investigate CEO Jensen Huang’s Ties to Suspected Chinese Spy
Nvidia’s board has launched an independent investigation after reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted in a Chinese espionage operation.
The reports centered on Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based chipmaker Megaspeed. A memo circulated among U.S. policymakers alleged that China’s Ministry of State Security had recruited her to spy on Nvidia’s CEO.
Nvidia also published a message from Jensen Huang in which he acknowledged having an affair with a former executive, without naming her. “I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did,” he wrote, apologizing to his family and colleagues and saying he had fallen short of his responsibilities to the company.
The board said it has “no reason to believe” that national security or company secrets were compromised. It added that Huang supports the review and will cooperate, and that the board remains confident in him and his leadership team. Independent directors will conduct the investigation with outside legal counsel.
Nvidia had previously described the pair’s interactions as “not unusual” and said it does not share classified information with customers.
The allegations come amid intensifying U.S.-China competition over AI, with advanced chips—particularly Nvidia’s—at the center of policy and security concerns. Other companies in the AI sector have also warned employees to watch for possible espionage attempts, including approaches involving romance.
Related links: Nvidia board statement · Nvidia’s message to employees · Earlier report on the alleged espionage operation
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