Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits to affair with Alice Huang
The chipmaker's board has launched an independent investigation into reports that the CEO was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to having an affair with Alice Huang in a message to employees on November 8, 2026. According to the Times of India, Huang stated in an email that he had been unfaithful to his wife and expressed regret for hurting his family.
The admission follows reports that Alice Huang, a top executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed International, was allegedly funneling information to officials in Beijing. Nvidia had previously described interactions between Huang and Huang as routine business meetings related to the company's customer, Megaspeed.
Nvidia's board announced on November 8 that it is initiating an independent investigation into reports that its founder and CEO was the target of a foreign intelligence effort. A committee of independent directors and outside counsel will oversee the inquiry, though the board stated it has no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised.
US President Donald Trump said on November 9 that he spoke to Huang regarding the allegations. Trump told reporters at the White House that Huang denied having knowledge of any intelligence links and confirmed that the FBI is looking into the matter.
Huang has committed to cooperating with the internal review. Nvidia stated that it maintains confidence in his leadership and that he will continue as CEO.