Nvidia shares tumble as board probes CEO's Chinese ties and affair

TechCrunch • 9 Նոյ 23:28

Jensen Huang engaged Heller Inc., a firm known for handling high-profile personal scandals, shortly after a New York Times report linked him to a Singapore-based data-center executive.

TechCrunch • 9 Նոյ 22:46

Culper Research warned in May that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had a close association with Megaspeed executive Alice Huang, who is now under investigation as a suspected Chinese intelligence operative.

NBC News • 9 Նոյ 22:25

President Donald Trump said he spoke with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and noted that the FBI is examining the matter following the company's announcement of an independent investigation.

BBC • 9 Նոյ 21:52

Nvidia has opened an internal investigation after reports that CEO Jensen Huang had an extramarital relationship with Alice Huang, a former Singapore data-centre executive accused of ties to Chinese intelligence, raising concerns about possible technology leakage.

The Guardian • 9 Նոյ 21:36

U.S. intelligence officials claim Alice Huang, a former executive of Singapore-based datacentre firm Megaspeed, was recruited to gather information on Nvidia chips and had a romantic relationship with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

TechCrunch • 9 Նոյ 20:09

Jensen Huang announced his withdrawal from the ElevenLabs Summit and other speaking events following the disclosure of an extramarital affair and an internal investigation.

The Guardian • 9 Նոյ 20:01

Nvidia has started an independent investigation following revelations that CEO Jensen Huang had an affair with Alice Huang, a Megaspeed executive accused of working for Chinese intelligence, prompting questions about potential national-security risks.

Nine.com.au • 9 Նոյ 19:54

China's foreign ministry rejected claims it used a Chinese citizen to spy on Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang, who has apologized for an affair and said he will cooperate with an internal investigation.

The Age • 9 Նոյ 19:00

President Donald Trump said he trusts Nvidia chief Jensen Huang while the company's board investigates possible foreign intelligence involvement, amid falling Nvidia shares.

CNBC • 9 Նոյ 18:46

Traders on Kalshi and Polymarket price modest probabilities that Jensen Huang will leave Nvidia before 2029, despite a board investigation.

Business Insider • 9 Նոյ 17:18

Jensen Huang will not appear at Anthropic's CEO forum or the ElevenLabs summit as Nvidia's board investigates a disclosed personal matter and possible foreign intelligence concerns.

NDTV • 9 Նոյ 16:59

Jensen Huang, co-founder and chief executive of Nvidia, disclosed an extramarital affair in an employee email, prompting speculation that a divorce could result in a settlement larger than Jeff Bezos' $35-billion payout.

The Guardian • 9 Նոյ 16:42

President Trump, Elon Musk and several investors expressed support for Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after he disclosed an affair and Nvidia launched an internal probe.

Toronto Sun • 9 Նոյ 16:11

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.

The Globe and Mail • 9 Նոյ 15:59

Nvidia says an independent board committee will examine whether CEO Jensen Huang's personal ties to Alice Huang, identified by U.S. authorities as a Chinese intelligence asset, posed a national-security risk.

CBS News • 9 Նոյ 15:42

Nvidia stock dropped about 5.7% after its board announced an independent investigation into allegations that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese intelligence, raising questions about his future at the company.

CBC • 9 Նոյ 14:55

Nvidia's stock fell roughly 8% after the company announced an internal investigation into whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort, prompting concerns over leadership stability.

Business Insider • 9 Նոյ 14:35

Nvidia's stock fell up to 8% on Monday as the board opened a probe into CEO Jensen Huang's alleged relationship with a suspected Chinese intelligence asset, erasing roughly $360 billion in market value.

WIRED • 9 Նոյ 14:30

Jensen Huang hired the crisis communications firm Heller in October 2025, shortly before his relationship with a woman identified by U.S. intelligence as a Chinese spy became public, prompting an independent board investigation.

Moneycontrol.com • 9 Նոյ 11:38

President Donald Trump told a 60 Minutes interview that his administration once warned a leading AI company chief that he could face jail, while Nvidia launched an independent review of allegations involving its CEO and a suspected Chinese spy.

Al Jazeera • 9 Նոյ 10:50

Nvidia announced an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang following reports of a romantic link to a Chinese executive suspected of espionage, sending the shares down more than 4%.

CNBC • 9 Նոյ 10:35

Jensen Huang said he will cooperate with Nvidia's board investigation into alleged national-security risks tied to Megaspeed, while U.S. officials consider a senior Megaspeed executive a Chinese intelligence asset.

The Hindu • 9 Նոյ 08:42

Nvidia said it is investigating CEO Jensen Huang following a board disclosure that he had an intimate relationship with a customer identified by U.S. intelligence as a Chinese intelligence operative.

NDTV • 9 Նոյ 08:32

Jensen Huang acknowledged an extramarital affair in a letter to employees, while Nvidia conducts a probe into possible foreign intelligence targeting.

The Straits Times • 9 Նոյ 06:36

U.S. officials say Alice Huang, a senior executive at Singapore-based data-centre firm Megaspeed International, was recruited by Beijing to gather intelligence on Nvidia chief Jensen Huang.

The Hindu • 9 Նոյ 06:25

U.S. officials allege that Chinese citizen Alice Huang, a former senior executive at Megaspeed International, was recruited to gather intelligence on Nvidia chief Jensen Huang.

The Straits Times • 9 Նոյ 05:55

Nvidia's stock fell more than 6% after the company announced an internal investigation into CEO Jensen Huang's personal relationship that may involve foreign intelligence, prompting a cancelled Seoul visit by his daughter.

TechCrunch • 9 Նոյ 05:26

Nvidia's board has launched an independent probe into CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with a suspected Chinese spy, and Yale's Jeffrey Sonnenfeld estimates the odds of Huang remaining in his role at roughly one half.

News.com.au • 9 Նոյ 04:00

A classified memo about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s alleged connection to a Chinese spy was circulated among senior officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, ahead of President Donald Trump’s May visit to China.

BBC • 9 Նոյ 03:42

Nvidia's board has started an independent investigation into founder and CEO Jensen Huang following his admission of an extramarital affair and reports linking a former Megaspeed executive to Chinese intelligence.

CBS News • 9 Նոյ 02:11

Nvidia's board has started an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang following reports that he was targeted by Chinese intelligence, while the company says no trade secrets appear compromised.

NDTV • 9 Նոյ 01:19

Nvidia's board has opened an investigation into CEO Jensen Huang following his admission of an extramarital affair, while stating there is no evidence of compromised security.

NDTV • 9 Նոյ 00:50

Jensen Huang sent an email apologizing to his family and Nvidia employees after reports that he was involved with a person identified as a Chinese intelligence asset, prompting the board to launch an independent probe.

Al Jazeera • 9 Նոյ 00:46

Nvidia said an independent committee will investigate whether the CEO's affair with a woman accused of Chinese intelligence work compromised company or national security.

The Business Times • 8 Նոյ 23:59

Nvidia chief Jensen Huang acknowledged an extramarital affair and said the company's board will conduct an independent probe into related national-security concerns.

Global News • 8 Նոյ 23:21

Nvidia announced an independent investigation into claims that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a Chinese spy, while the U.S. House launches its own inquiry.

CBC • 8 Նոյ 22:42

Nvidia announced a board-led investigation into whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by foreign intelligence, following a New York Times report and his admission of an extramarital affair.

The Straits Times • 8 Նոյ 21:43

Nvidia has started a board-led probe into claims that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort, while Huang acknowledges personal misconduct and pledges to remain in charge.

The Guardian • 8 Նոյ 21:31

Nvidia announced an independent investigation following reports that CEO Jensen Huang was allegedly involved with a Chinese businesswoman linked to Beijing, while the board said no security breach has been identified.

The Age • 8 Նոյ 20:59

Nvidia's board has started an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with Alice Huang, a Singapore-based data-centre executive accused of espionage, while affirming confidence in Huang and stating no evidence of compromised security.

Wccftech • 8 Նոյ 16:38

An investigation found that the Commerce Department granted licenses for NVIDIA H200 AI chips to Chinese companies, including shell firms with empty offices and links to military-linked entities, raising concerns about export-control oversight.

Fox Business • 8 Նոյ 13:47

Republican members of three House committees have asked Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to explain his interactions with a Chinese executive accused of gathering intelligence for Beijing.

Wccftech • 8 Նոյ 12:20

NVIDIA chief Jensen Huang said a complete ban on AI chip exports to China would hurt U.S. competitiveness, arguing that American firms should compete globally while prioritising domestic customers.

UnHerd • 8 Նոյ 08:10

Unverified reports claim a Chinese intelligence operation used a fabricated romantic relationship to approach Nvidia chief Jensen Huang, highlighting modern espionage tactics that blend social media and artificial intelligence.

The Business Times • 8 Նոյ 06:48

The Trump administration approved several Chinese companies, including the little-known New Matrix, to assemble Nvidia H200 AI chips, prompting concerns about the rigor of export controls.

Nine.com.au • 8 Նոյ 02:01

A U.S. intelligence memo says Nvidia chief Jensen Huang was romantically involved with a woman believed to have been recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security, and notes his recent interactions with President Donald Trump.

The Business Times • 8 Նոյ 01:20

A U.S. intelligence memo says a Chinese citizen working for the Ministry of State Security recruited a Singapore-based Nvidia customer to collect information on CEO Jensen Huang, prompting a congressional request for his testimony.

The Business Times • 8 Նոյ 01:20

A U.S. intelligence memo says a Chinese citizen working for the Ministry of State Security recruited a Singapore-based Nvidia customer to collect information on CEO Jensen Huang, prompting a congressional request for his testimony.

News.com.au • 8 Նոյ 01:07

US intelligence officials claim Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had a relationship with a woman recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security, while the White House and Nvidia declined comment.

TechCrunch • 7 Նոյ 21:17

A circulated memo, reportedly based on U.S. intelligence, claims China’s Ministry of State Security recruited a female executive to gather information on Nvidia’s chief executive, a charge Nvidia has downplayed.

Yahoo • 7 Նոյ 10:39

A U.S. intelligence memo released before President Donald Trump's visit to China said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had a romantic relationship with a woman believed to be recruited by China's Ministry of State Security, prompting renewed congressional inquiries.

India Today • 7 Նոյ 09:32

A U.S. intelligence memo reportedly indicates that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had meetings with a Chinese Ministry of State Security operative, prompting congressional interest and corporate denial.

NDTV • 7 Նոյ 06:15

U.S. intelligence briefed the administration that Alice Huang, an executive at Megaspeed International, was allegedly working for China's Ministry of State Security and had a close relationship with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

Gizmodo • 7 Նոյ 02:40

The New York Times reports that China’s Ministry of State Security recruited a Singapore-based executive to gather information on Nvidia and influence export decisions.

The Verge • 6 Նոյ 23:00

A report says China’s Ministry of State Security recruited a Megaspeed executive to gather information on Nvidia and its AI chips, prompting three House committees to seek a briefing from CEO Jensen Huang.

Wccftech • 6 Նոյ 10:43

U.S. House committee chairs have asked NVIDIA chief Jensen Huang to appear for a closed briefing on November 18 to discuss the company’s safeguards against foreign espionage and its ties to a Megaspeed executive under investigation.

CNBC • 5 Նոյ 21:09

Three House committee chairs have asked Nvidia chief Jensen Huang to appear at a closed-door briefing on his contacts with a Chinese executive identified in U.S. intelligence reports as an asset of the People’s Republic of China.