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Nvidia Announces Investigation Into CEO Over Ties to Chinese Spy

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Nvidia Announces Investigation Into CEO Over Ties to Chinese Spy. (2026, November 9). NBC News. https://www.today.com/video/nvidia-ceo-had-affair-with-chinese-spy-intelligence-officials-say-273120325951

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On November 8, 2026, Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, admitted to having an extramarital affair with Alice Huan, a Chinese executive suspected by U.S. intelligence of being a spy for Beijing. In response, Nvidia’s board announced it would launch an independent investigation into reports that Huang was targeted by foreign intelligence efforts. The company stated the inquiry will be conducted by an independent committee assisted by outside legal counsel and funded by the corporation to examine all available information. Additionally, U.S. Congress committees requested Huang to testify in a closed-door briefing regarding Nvidia’s security protocols against espionage. China denied the claims of spying on Huang as baseless. Shares of Nvidia dropped before the market open on November 9 following these developments.

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