Nvidia board reportedly weighs Jensen Huang’s future amid spy allegations

Board faces reported decision

Two sources familiar with the matter say Nvidia’s directors are preparing to oust Jensen Huang soon. The report comes after days of upheaval at the company over allegations involving a suspected Chinese intelligence operation.

U.S. intelligence agencies have believed for months that Alice Huang was recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security, according to The New York Times. Alice Huang is not related to Nvidia’s CEO.

Relationship and company dealings

In a message to employees over the weekend, Jensen Huang said he had been unfaithful to his wife and apologized for causing pain to her and their children. He did not identify the woman involved.

Export inquiry and chip concerns

Two law enforcement sources told CBS News that the Justice Department is examining Megaspeed over possible breaches of U.S. limits on advanced AI chip exports. Megaspeed has denied involvement in illegal transfers.

Some analysts have questioned whether China obtained access to Nvidia chips through the events. The reporting does not establish that such access occurred.

Trump comments on Huang

President Trump authorized Nvidia late last year to sell H200 chips to approved customers in China, with the government receiving 25% of sales. The arrangement excluded the more advanced Blackwell and Rubin systems.

At a White House briefing Monday, Trump described Huang as a “very high-quality person” and said the FBI was looking into another matter. Trump said Huang told him he had no idea the woman was a spy, and that he had called to check on the executive.