American technology giant Nvidia has launched an independent investigation into its founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jensen Huang, following allegations that he may have been targeted by a foreign intelligence operation linked to China.
In a statement released on Sunday, November 8, 2026, Nvidia’s board of directors maintained that there was no evidence to suggest that the company’s confidential information or US national security had been compromised.
The board, however, said it would examine all available information through an independent inquiry overseen by a committee of independent directors, assisted by external legal counsel.
“The Board has no reason to believe that either national security or NVIDIA secrets were compromised,” the company said.
Nvidia added that Huang fully supports the investigation and has committed to cooperating with the review.
The board also expressed confidence in the CEO and his leadership team, insisting that the developments would not interrupt his leadership of the technology company.
“Jensen is committed to continuing to lead NVIDIA as CEO without interruption,” a company spokesperson said.
The investigation follows a report by The New York Times alleging that Huang had a close personal relationship with Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based technology company Megaspeed International.
US intelligence officials reportedly suspected Alice Huang of working for China’s intelligence services to obtain sensitive information about Nvidia and facilitate access to advanced artificial intelligence chips.
Megaspeed, which purchases Nvidia chips, has also faced scrutiny over allegations that it helped China obtain advanced semiconductors restricted under US export controls.
Huang reportedly acknowledged having an intimate relationship with the woman, although the allegations surrounding espionage remain under investigation.
In a message to Nvidia employees, Huang admitted being unfaithful to his wife and apologised for the impact of his actions on his family.
He also reaffirmed his commitment to the company, promising to cooperate fully with the investigation and work towards restoring confidence among employees, shareholders and business partners.
The controversy has also attracted attention from US lawmakers, who have sought a briefing from Huang over the company’s security protocols and concerns about possible foreign intelligence activities involving sensitive American technology.
Meanwhile, China has rejected the espionage allegations, describing them as unsubstantiated claims and a smear campaign against Beijing.
Nvidia, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of artificial intelligence chips, has become a major player in the global technology industry amid growing demand for AI infrastructure.
The independent investigation is expected to establish whether any confidential company information or national security interests were exposed through the alleged foreign intelligence operation.
