Nvidia’s Jensen Huang faces probe over alleged affair as Congress may investigate China spy claims

Board launches independent review

Nvidia’s directors announced the review on Sunday, following reports of an alleged Chinese operation targeting Huang. Independent directors will work with outside legal counsel to conduct it. The board said it had no reason to think national security or company secrets had been compromised. It also said Huang supports the review, will cooperate and has the board’s confidence.

Huang apologizes to family, colleagues

Nvidia published a message in which Huang acknowledged an affair with Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based chipmaker Megaspeed. He did not identify her by name in the message. Jensen Huang apologized to his family and colleagues, saying, “I was unfaithful to my wife.” He added that he had fallen short of his responsibilities to Nvidia and said those around him deserved better.

Allegations and company response

A memo circulated among U.S. policymakers earlier this year alleged that Alice Huang had been recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security to spy on Nvidia’s CEO. The article does not say that the allegation has been established.

In response to earlier reporting about their relationship, Nvidia called the pair’s interactions “not unusual” and said it does not share classified information with customers. The story also notes that other companies in the AI sector have warned staff about possible spies, including people using romantic approaches.