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- calendar_today November 8, 2026
Board Initiates Independent Investigation
Nvidia has announced an independent investigation into its co-founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, following allegations that he was targeted by a Chinese intelligence effort. The company’s board of directors said it was responding to recent media reports and has formed an independent committee, assisted by external counsel, to oversee the process.
Allegations of Espionage and Board’s Response
The move comes after news surfaced that U.S. authorities were investigating the possible involvement of Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman and former television reporter, for allegedly acting as a spy for China's Ministry of State Security. Alice Huang later became a leading executive at Megaspeed, a Singapore-based data center company, and reportedly developed a close relationship with Jensen Huang.
The Nvidia board stated, “The NVIDIA Board is initiating an independent investigation in light of recent reporting that founder and CEO Jensen Huang has been the target of a foreign intelligence effort.” Emphasizing the importance of safeguarding U.S. national and economic security, the board added, “The Board prioritizes U.S. national and economic security, which is paramount to the interests of NVIDIA and its shareholders.” The board confirmed there is currently no evidence that Nvidia’s secrets or U.S. national security have been compromised.
Jensen Huang’s Statement and Commitment
CEO Jensen Huang responded to the investigation, stating he fully supports the review and is committed to leading the company through the process. In a public statement, Huang acknowledged, “Regarding the national security concerns raised in news reports, NVIDIA's Board of Directors has initiated an independent investigation. I support the investigation and will cooperate fully.” Huang further voiced his dedication by saying, “I love our country and our company. I am committed to protecting NVIDIA and supporting America’s national security. I am proud and grateful to be an American.”
Huang also addressed personal matters, admitting to being "unfaithful" to his wife and apologizing for the impact on his family. He acknowledged falling short of his responsibilities to employees, the board, and shareholders, and pledged to work to regain their trust.
Alice Huang, Megaspeed, and U.S. Authorities
Alice Huang was previously a TV reporter in China and later a data center executive at Megaspeed—one of Nvidia’s largest customers in Southeast Asia. According to The New York Times, Megaspeed has purchased more than $4.8 billion worth of Nvidia chips over the past two years. The Times reported that U.S. intelligence officers suspect Alice Huang’s involvement with Chinese authorities, an allegation that China has denied, calling it “groundless speculation,” as noted by BBC News.
Official Responses and Ongoing Developments
Asked about the investigation, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declined to comment, describing it as an "internal corporate matter." Meanwhile, Nvidia maintains that their examination is an internal affair conducted with the oversight of independent directors and legal counsel.
The outcome of Nvidia’s independent investigation, assisted by outside counsel and scrutinized by its board, remains to be seen as the company strives to address both internal and external concerns surrounding national security and corporate integrity.
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Source: cbsnews.com.
