Huang admits he was unfaithful to his wife and apologizes to family

Nvidia opened an independent investigation after reports that CEO Jensen Huang had a relationship with Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman whom US intelligence officials believed was a spy for China’s Ministry of State Security. Nvidia said its board had no reason to believe the company’s secrets or national security were compromised, and said Huang was committed to continuing to lead the company.

Separately from the board investigation, Huang addressed his personal conduct. He admitted to having been “unfaithful” to his wife and apologized for hurting her and their children. Huang said he took “full responsibility” for what he did and had fallen short of his responsibilities to Nvidia’s employees, board and shareholders.

Huang said: “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.”

Huang also addressed the national security concerns raised in news reports. He said: “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.”

He closed 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.”

BBC News described Nvidia as one of the world’s largest companies and said it was seen as central to making the hardware for emerging artificial intelligence technologies.

The national security context traces to reporting by The New York Times, which said US intelligence officials believed Alice Huang — a Chinese businesswoman who had a close relationship with Jensen Huang — was a spy for China’s Ministry of State Security. BBC News described Alice Huang as a suspected Chinese spy.

BBC News published the breaking report at 20:53 GMT on 8 November 2026; the page showed it as updated 5 minutes ago. The broadcaster said the story was being updated and more details would be published shortly.

Nvidia’s stated position was that its board had no reason to believe the company’s secrets or national security were compromised. Huang said: “I support the investigation and will cooperate fully.”