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Nvidia Board Opens Independent Investigation After Reports Its CEO Was Targeted by a Foreign Intelligence Effort
The probe lands days before a congressional reply deadline and quarterly results, with the board saying it has no reason to believe secrets were compromised.
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Nvidia's board said Sunday it is opening an independent investigation after reporting that founder and CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort.
A committee of independent directors, assisted by outside independent counsel, will oversee the investigation, the board said. The board said it will provide further updates as appropriate.
The board said it has no reason to believe that either national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised. Its inquiry will examine all available information, the statement said.
The board expressed confidence in Huang and his leadership team. Huang fully supports the review and has committed to cooperating with it, the board said.
What Huang told employees
In a separate message to employees on Sunday, Huang apologized to his family and admitted infidelity. “I was unfaithful to my wife,” he wrote. “There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry.”
On the security questions, Huang told employees he supports the board's investigation and will cooperate fully. His message did not name any woman or describe any relationship beyond the admission.
A company spokesperson told CNN the news would not slow Nvidia. “Jensen is committed to continuing to lead NVIDIA as CEO without interruption,” the spokesperson said.
What has been reported, and what has not been established
The board's move follows reporting that began with The New York Times on October 29. The Times reported that U.S. officials concluded Alice Huang, an executive at Megaspeed International at the time, was recruited by China's Ministry of State Security (MSS), the country's civilian intelligence agency.
The Times reported that officials believed Alice Huang was passing information to Beijing, based on U.S. surveillance. The Financial Times reported that U.S. officials believed she and Jensen Huang were in a romantic relationship.
The Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. officials last year concluded Alice Huang was sharing information with the Chinese government. Several outlets have reported that officials suspect she fed intelligence to China, CNN reported.
Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, is a Chinese citizen and is not related to Jensen Huang. She held a senior role at Megaspeed International, a Singapore-based data-center company and Nvidia customer.
Sources & evidence
Sources used for this piece.
CNN
NVIDIA
NVIDIA - Statement from NVIDIA Board of Directors, Nov. 8, 2026 (primary)
NVIDIA
NVIDIA - A Message to Our Company (Jensen Huang email to employees), Nov. 8, 2026 (primary)
Reuters
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs
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