The Nvidia board is investigating a potential case of spying on Jensen Huang

Credit: Nvidia Published Nov 8, 2026, 5:08 PM EST Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech. Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart, Listverse, and MakeTechEasier. However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Sign in to your XDA account Summary Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is under board investigation over alleged Chinese espionage ties. He admitted to an affair with Megaspeed exec Alice Huang, who is accused of MSS ties. The board says there is no evidence of compromised secrets but will run a full probe; Huang vows cooperation. When you think of AI hardware, there's a good chance you think of Nvidia and its CEO, Jensen Huang. The company got an early foothold in the AI hardware market and has reaped the rewards. However, it appears the future of Huang is uncertain. The CEO is under investigation, as there's evidence to suggest that Huang was the target of a Chinese espionage plot. Jensen Huang is under investigation after a potential espionage plot He admits to an affair with a potential Chinese spy Credit: Source: Nvidia As reported by Bloomberg (paywall), the Nvidia board is currently investigating a potential case of Chinese spying on Nvidia's CEO. It began with reports that Jensen Huang was having an affair with the executive of Megaspeed International, Alice Huang. Unnamed sources claim that American surveillance uncovered that Alice Huang worked for Beijing’s Ministry of State Security, which it believes wanted information about Nvidia's intelligence chips and potentially wanted to convince Jensen Huang to ship its most sophisticated semiconductors to China. At the time, Jensen Huang said his relationship with Megaspeed was "normal and not unusual," but sources claim his ties with Alice Huang were romantic. Now, Jensen has admitted to the affair in a memo to Nvidia staff, where he apologises for his actions: "I owe my family and all of you an apology. I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry." The Nvidia board states that it has "no reason to believe that either national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised," but it will still perform a full, thorough investigation to ensure everything is safe. Jensen Huang has stated that he'll support the investigation, stating that he is "committed to protecting Nvidia and supporting America’s national security."