Nvidia’s board has opened an independent investigation after CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged an extramarital affair, The Gateway Pundit reported on Sunday. The outlet identified the woman as Alice Huang and said, citing the New York Times, that U.S. intelligence officials suspect she worked for China’s Ministry of State Security to gather information on Nvidia’s advanced AI chips. The two are not related, according to TGP.
Huang’s apology, per TGP
The Gateway Pundit published quotes it attributed to a message from Huang to Nvidia employees: “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.” He also wrote, “My responsibility is to serve you and be worthy of your trust. I have fallen short of that responsibility.”
What Nvidia says so far (via TGP)
According to The Gateway Pundit, Nvidia announced the board’s independent investigation will be overseen by independent directors and outside legal counsel. The company said it currently has no reason to believe U.S. national security or Nvidia’s proprietary technology were compromised, per TGP.
Who is Alice Huang? (as described by TGP)
The Gateway Pundit described Alice Huang as a Chinese businesswoman and former executive at Singapore-based technology company Megaspeed. The outlet, citing the New York Times, said U.S. intelligence officials believe she was working for China’s Ministry of State Security.
Politics and pressure (per TGP)
The Gateway Pundit wrote that three Republican congressional committee chairmen have requested a closed-door briefing from Huang on potential national security implications. The outlet also said Huang has personally lobbied President Trump to ease restrictions on semiconductor exports to China.
Status of leadership (per TGP)
Despite the revelations, Nvidia confirmed Huang remains CEO for now, The Gateway Pundit reported.
Note: This article relies on The Gateway Pundit’s reporting and its citation of the New York Times. We have not independently reviewed Nvidia’s statements, the employee message attributed to Huang, or the underlying intelligence assessments.
