Nvidia launched an independent investigation on November 8, 2026, after Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang acknowledged a personal relationship with an individual suspected by United States intelligence of acting as a Chinese operative, according to BBC reports.
The corporate probe follows reporting by The New York Times detailing intelligence assessments concerning Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, a former executive at Singapore-based data center firm Megaspeed. In an internal message to employees sent on Sunday, November 8, Jensen Huang confirmed the affair and addressed the allegations. He stated that he takes full responsibility for his actions, expressing deep regret for the pain caused to his wife, Lori Mills, and their children, and noting there is no excuse for what happened. Jensen Huang and Lori Mills were married in 1985 after meeting at Oregon State University when he was 17 and she was 19.
Nvidia stated that its board of directors initiated an independent investigation following the intelligence reports regarding Alice Huang, who is not related to the CEO. Jensen Huang affirmed in his communication that he fully supports the inquiry and will cooperate entirely with the process while remaining committed to protecting the company and supporting United States national security.
The board of directors noted that at the time of the announcement, no evidence indicated that company secrets or United States national security had been compromised by the association.
I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions have caused pain to my wife and children. There is no excuse for my actions. I am deeply sorry.
Jensen Huang, Chief Executive Officer, Nvidia
The Nvidia board of directors stated that an independent committee found no indication that company secrets or national security had been compromised. Jensen Huang stated in his message that he fully supports the inquiry and will cooperate entirely.
Jensen fully supports the investigation and has pledged to cooperate.
Jensen Huang, Chief Executive Officer, Nvidia
United States intelligence agencies monitored the association, suspecting that the former data center executive was approached by the Ministry of State Security to gather intelligence on advanced artificial intelligence technology, The Standard reported. Lawmakers and congressional committees questioned whether the relationship could influence export policies surrounding high-performance processors.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun dismissed the allegations when questioned by journalists. Government representatives in Beijing rejected the reports as unfounded speculation intended to malign the country, BBC noted.
We have already responded to this. The claims about China being a spy are purely fabricated and are a slander and smear.
Guo Jiakun, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China
Earlier coverage: Nvidia Launches Probe Into Jensen Huang's Affair With Suspected Spy
