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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang starring in possible remake of The Spy Who Shagged Me

Nvidia’s board has opened an investigation into its CEO Jensen Huang after he admitted to an affair, amid allegations he had a romantic relationship with a woman US authorities feel is likely a Chinese spy.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 13 sources•2 min read•Updated November 9, 2026, 6:11 PM UTC
Key points
  • Shares of artificial intelligence leader Nvidia tumbled early Monday after the chip company said it launched an investigation of CEO Jensen Huang following reports he was targeted by Chinese intelligence.
  • Nvidia said it had initiated an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang, who admitted on Sunday to having an extramarital affair with a Chinese executive suspected of spying for Beijing.

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Additional details
  • AI chip behemoth Nvidia was plunged into turmoil Monday, November 9, after its high-profile CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged having an affair, with reports saying US officials believe the woman was spying for China.
  • Nvidia shares were down more than eight percent in opening trading after its board announced that a committee of independent directors assisted by outside counsel would undertake the probe.
  • “Regarding the national security concerns raised in news reports, NVIDIA’s Board of Directors has initiated an independent investigation,” the Nvidia CEO wrote.
  • Huang admits infidelity, denies compromising Nvidia security as China spy inquiry shakes $4.5 trillion AI firm.

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