NVIDIA co-founder and chief executive Jensen Huang has admitted being unfaithful to his wife and apologised to his family and employees, as the company launches an independent investigation into reports of a relationship with a woman suspected by US intelligence of working for China. Three congressional committees are also seeking answers from the head of the chipmaker at the centre of the global artificial intelligence industry.
By Adam Ujazdowski. Polish original, published 8 November 2026.
In a message to employees on Sunday, 8 November, titled “A message to our company”, Huang apologised to his family, colleagues, directors, business partners and shareholders. Axios published the contents of the message.
Huang acknowledged that his conduct had hurt his wife and children and undermined the trust of people associated with the company. He said he took full responsibility for his decisions and intended to rebuild the trust of his family and employees.
He also addressed reports raising US national security concerns. Huang confirmed that NVIDIA’s board had begun an independent investigation, pledged his full cooperation and said he remained committed to leading the company.
US intelligence suspects a Chinese espionage operation
The Financial Times identified the woman with whom Huang allegedly had a romantic relationship as Alice Huang, previously associated with Singapore-based technology company Megaspeed. The company buys NVIDIA processors for AI infrastructure.
According to The New York Times, US intelligence officials assessed that Alice Huang had been recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security, or MSS. Her alleged task was to gather information about Jensen Huang, NVIDIA’s operations and US export restrictions on advanced AI chips.
The intelligence findings were included in a memorandum circulated to senior officials in President Donald Trump’s administration. The Financial Times reported that the document also described the relationship between Jensen Huang and Alice Huang as romantic.
The alleged operation sought information about US technology and influence over efforts to ease export restrictions. China has sought access to NVIDIA’s most powerful chips, whose sale to Chinese customers is restricted by the United States.
Megaspeed faces US scrutiny over chip exports
Megaspeed had already attracted the attention of the US Commerce Department. US authorities were investigating suspicions that the Singaporean company might have helped Chinese buyers obtain NVIDIA processors subject to export restrictions.
Reuters reported that US enforcement authorities were examining the company’s activities over the possible diversion of advanced AI chips to China. Alice Huang previously held a senior management position at Megaspeed.
In October, The New York Times reported that US intelligence agencies had been examining her contacts with Jensen Huang. Officials were concerned that her relationship with NVIDIA’s chief executive could provide access to information about the company and discussions on chip exports to China.
NVIDIA responded at the time that meetings with customer representatives were a routine part of its chief executive’s responsibilities. The company said its Asian customers received ordinary business information, rather than technological secrets or information relevant to US national security.
Independent inquiry begins; Huang remains CEO
NVIDIA’s board ordered an independent investigation into Huang’s contacts with Alice Huang and the possibility that confidential information had been disclosed. Independent directors will oversee the inquiry with support from outside lawyers.
The investigation will examine whether the company’s security was breached or information relevant to US national security was passed on. The board said it currently had no reason to believe either had occurred.
NVIDIA spokesperson John Rizzo told Axios that the developments would not disrupt the company’s operations. Huang will remain chief executive, with the board maintaining its confidence in his leadership.
House committees request a briefing on 18 November
The chairs of three US House of Representatives committees have asked Huang to answer questions at a proposed closed-door briefing on 18 November. They are seeking information about his contacts with Alice Huang and NVIDIA’s safeguards against foreign intelligence activity.
The letter was signed by Brian Mast, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; John Moolenaar, chair of the House Select Committee on China; and Rick Crawford, chair of the House Intelligence Committee. In the letter dated 4 November, they stressed the importance of protecting US technology from foreign adversaries.
The lawmakers gave Huang until 11 November to confirm the proposed meeting or suggest another date.
Advanced AI chip sales remain a US–China flashpoint
NVIDIA’s graphics processors are used to train and run advanced AI models. The world’s largest technology companies are investing billions of dollars in data centres built around its products.
Access to those technologies has become a central issue in economic competition between the United States and China. Washington restricts sales of the most powerful processors to Chinese buyers, citing their potential use in military and intelligence systems.
Huang has long sought permission to expand AI chip sales in China. US intelligence officials suspect that Alice Huang may have tried to obtain information about those discussions and influence his position.
China rejects espionage allegations
China’s Foreign Ministry rejected earlier reports of an intelligence operation targeting Jensen Huang. Beijing described the allegations as unfounded speculation.
NVIDIA had also previously denied suggestions that its chief executive’s relationship with Alice Huang went beyond normal business contacts. Huang’s admission on Sunday that he had been unfaithful to his wife followed Financial Times and New York Times reports describing US intelligence suspicions.
