Nvidia Investigating Whether CEO Jensen Huang Was Target of Foreign Intelligence Effort

Board opens security inquiry

Nvidia said its board of directors has begun an independent investigation into whether Huang was the subject of a foreign intelligence effort. In a statement, the company said US national and economic security were paramount to Nvidia and its shareholders.

Huang said he backed the inquiry and would cooperate fully. The investigation follows news reports that raised security concerns about Nvidia’s relationship with China, a major market where US export controls restrict chip sales.

Reports focus on customer executive

Last week, lawmakers asked Huang to attend a closed-door briefing on security measures against foreign adversary espionage and his relationship with Alice Huang. They proposed holding the meeting on November 18.

Huang apologizes to family

In a message to Nvidia staff, Huang acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife and apologized for the harm to her and their children. He said he took responsibility for his actions and accepted the criticism they had brought.

Huang also said his family was not responsible for his choices and asked that they be given privacy. He wrote that he hoped his family could heal and that he could regain their trust.

Former colleagues respond

A former Nvidia employee told Business Insider they felt sad and disappointed, saying the revelation was unexpected. Another former employee said colleagues at the company were shocked and saddened, and worried about Huang’s wife and family.

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman wrote on X that Huang was an incredible person who had made a mistake. Ackman said Huang had taken responsibility and urged people to support him and his family.