Bhopal: Nvidia has launched an independent investigation after reports alleged that its chief executive, Jensen Huang, was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation involving a Chinese businesswoman.
Huang, 63, has admitted to being unfaithful to his wife, Lori Huang, and apologised to his family and colleagues. In a message to employees, he said there was “no excuse” for his actions and accepted responsibility.
The controversy centres on Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, a former executive at Singapore-based data centre company Megaspeed. She is not related to the Nvidia chief. According to media reports citing US intelligence assessments, she was suspected of gathering information for Beijing. These allegations have not been independently established.
Nvidia’s board announced on 8 November that an independent committee, assisted by external legal advisers, would examine the matter. The company said it had no reason to believe that its trade secrets or US national security interests had been compromised.
Huang has agreed to co-operate with the investigation. The board also expressed confidence in his leadership, while the company said he would continue as chief executive.
Meanwhile, three Republican lawmakers have sought a closed-door briefing from Huang on the allegations and the company’s security measures.
US President Donald Trump described Huang as an honourable person. The controversy has increased scrutiny of Nvidia’s business dealings amid continuing US restrictions on advanced AI chip exports to China.
