Nvidia has launched an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang’s relationship with a woman suspected of working for Chinese intelligence. The company launched the investigation after Huang admitted that he was unfaithful to his wife.
The company’s board announced the investigation Sunday. It said there was no reason to believe national security or Nvidia’s confidential information had been compromised. Huang will remain CEO while the review is underway.
The investigation follows reports that Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman and technology executive, was recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security to gather intelligence on the Nvidia chief executive.
According to The New York Times, a memo circulated among senior Trump administration officials identified Alice Huang as an asset of Beijing’s main spy agency.
The woman was allegedly tasked with gathering information about American artificial intelligence chips. She also reportedly sought to influence Nvidia to support expanded access to its advanced technology in China.
Alice Huang, who is not related to Jensen Huang, is an executive at Megaspeed. The Singapore-based data center company is an Nvidia customer.
The Times reported that U.S. intelligence agencies monitored her electronic communications for at least a year. President Donald Trump was reportedly briefed about the relationship in 2025 but did not intervene.
In a message to Nvidia employees Sunday, Jensen Huang acknowledged his infidelity. He also apologized to his family and colleagues.
“I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry,” Huang wrote, according to Fox Business.
He accepted responsibility for his actions and pledged to cooperate with the company’s investigation.
“I love our country and our company. I am committed to protecting NVIDIA and supporting America’s national security,” he added.
Nvidia’s board said independent directors would oversee the investigation with assistance from outside legal counsel.
“While the Board has no reason to believe that either national security or NVIDIA secrets were compromised, the Board’s inquiry will examine all available information,” the company said.
The board also expressed confidence in Huang’s leadership. It said the company’s operations would continue without interruption.
The controversy has also drawn attention from Congress.
Three Republican House committee chairmen have requested a closed-door briefing with Huang on November 18. They are Reps. Brian Mast (R-FL), John Moolenaar (R-MI), and Rick Crawford (R-AR).
The lawmakers want answers about his interactions with Alice Huang. They also want to examine Nvidia’s safeguards against foreign espionage.
Their request follows growing concerns about China’s efforts to obtain advanced American technology. These concerns are particularly focused on powerful chips used to develop artificial intelligence systems.
Huang has been a prominent advocate for easing U.S. restrictions on semiconductor exports to China. He has argued that allowing American companies to compete in China could strengthen their position against domestic competitors such as Huawei.
The allegations come as Washington and Beijing compete for leadership in artificial intelligence. Nvidia’s advanced chips play a central role in that rivalry.
Nvidia has previously maintained that Huang’s interactions with Alice Huang were ordinary business contacts. A company spokesperson said the CEO regularly meets with thousands of executives who do business with Nvidia.
The Chinese Embassy has rejected the espionage allegations. It called The New York Times reporting “unsubstantiated.”
Trump also defended Huang on Sunday when questioned by reporters about the controversy.
“I think he’s an honorable guy,” Trump said. “He’s done an amazing job for our country.”
The president said he had not spoken to Huang about the affair.
Nvidia has not announced a timeline for completing its investigation. The board said it would provide further updates when appropriate.