In brief
Nvidia’s board announced on Nov. 9, 2026 that it has set up an independent probe into a foreign intelligence operation reportedly targeting CEO Jensen Huang. The investigation, led by a committee of independent directors with outside counsel, will review all available evidence, and the board stated it believes no national‑security or corporate secrets were compromised. Huang has pledged full cooperation and will remain in his position while the inquiry proceeds.
On Saturday, Nov. 9, 2026, Nvidia’s board announced it had commissioned an independent investigation into allegations that its founder and chief executive, Jensen Huang, was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.
The board said a committee of independent directors, assisted by external legal counsel, will oversee the inquiry and evaluate all relevant information, emphasizing that American national and economic security are core interests of the company.
Board members added that they have “no reason to believe that either national security or NVIDIA secrets were compromised,” yet confirmed that Huang has fully backed the review and will continue as chief executive throughout the process.
According to the board’s statement, a classified intelligence memo overseen by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in spring 2026 revealed that Huang had maintained a relationship with Alice Huang, a senior executive at Singapore‑based Megaspeed. Megaspeed has been investigated by federal authorities for allegedly funneling restricted AI semiconductor technology to mainland China.
In a 2026 New York Times report, Huang was quoted as calling himself “intimate” with Alice Huang, and he issued an apology for his personal misconduct. He admitted to being “unfaithful” to his wife and said, “There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry.”
In earlier statements, Nvidia said its interactions with Alice Huang were “not unusual or unexpected,” describing them as standard commercial engagements, and noted that Megaspeed never received classified corporate data or trade secrets.
China’s foreign ministry, speaking in October, declined the related New York Times article, describing the allegations as “unsubstantiated” and “nothing but a smear against China.”
