Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang acknowledges affair amid investigation into alleged Chinese intelligence links
Jensen Huang said he is cooperating with an investigation after admitting to an extramarital relationship with a woman identified as a possible Chinese intelligence asset.
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang told employees he had an extramarital affair and expressed remorse, saying, "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." The company said it is reviewing the matter.
U.S. officials have reportedly linked a woman named Alice Huang, who has ties to a Singapore-based firm that purchases Nvidia AI chips, to China’s Ministry of State Security. Federal investigators are said to be examining whether she acted as a conduit for technology transfers that could circumvent U.S. export restrictions.
President Donald Trump praised Huang as an "honourable" and "fine" individual, noting that he had not heard of any wrongdoing. Huang also said he supports the investigation, will cooperate fully, and remains committed to protecting Nvidia and U.S. national security.
The allegations come amid broader concerns about foreign intelligence operations targeting technology executives. Nvidia confirmed it is cooperating with authorities and conducting its own internal review.