US agencies and Nvidia board investigate Jensen Huang over espionage concerns

U.S. intelligence agencies and Nvidia’s board of directors have launched investigations into potential security risks associated with Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang. The inquiries follow reports alleging that Huang was targeted in a Chinese intelligence operation involving an extramarital relationship with Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed. U.S. authorities suspect her of attempting to gather sensitive semiconductor information on behalf of Beijing.

Huang publicly acknowledged marital infidelity in a message to staff, though he did not identify his partner. During a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, who confirmed the Federal Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the matter, Huang denied any knowledge of espionage activities. Nvidia stated that an internal review found no evidence compromising corporate or government secrets, although the development triggered a temporary decline in the company's stock value.

Sources: Hospodářské noviny, Money, Rzeczpospolita, Seznam Zprávy, TVP info.