Fort Worth – Nvidia’s board of directors announced Sunday that it will hire an independent committee of directors and outside counsel to investigate allegations that Chinese intelligence services attempted to obtain proprietary information from the AI‑chip maker. The move follows a New York Times report that a former Nvidia customer employee, Alice Huang, allegedly passed data to Beijing.
Board’s response and investigation scope
The board said it has “no reason to believe that either national security or NVIDIA secrets were compromised,” but it will examine all available information. An independent panel of directors will oversee the inquiry, working with external legal experts to ensure a thorough review.
CEO Jensen Huang’s personal admission
In a separate message to employees, Jensen Huang wrote that he was “unfaithful to my wife.” He apologized to his family, Nvidia staff, directors, partners and shareholders, and pledged full cooperation with the investigation.
Alleged espionage link
According to the Times, Alice Huang, who worked for Nvidia customer Megaspeed in Singapore, is accused of passing information to Chinese authorities. The report cited U.S. intelligence sources but noted that Alice Huang did not respond to requests for comment.
Guo Jiakun, a spokesman for China’s Foreign Ministry, dismissed the October report as “unsubstantiated” during a briefing on October 30.
Congressional interest
On November 4, three Republican House committee chairmen – Reps. Brian Mast (R‑FL), John Moolenaar (R‑MI) and Rick Crawford (R‑AR) – sent a letter requesting a closed‑door briefing with Huang on November 18. The lawmakers want details on Huang’s interactions with Alice Huang and Nvidia’s safeguards against foreign espionage. They asked for a response by November 11 or a proposed alternative date when Congress is in session.
President Trump’s comment
President Donald Trump called Jensen Huang an “honorable guy” on Sunday, according to Reuters, and said he had not discussed the allegations with the CEO.
Local economic context
Huang attended the July 21 opening of a Wistron factory in Fort Worth that manufactures Nvidia hardware for artificial‑intelligence systems. The Fort Worth City Council approved tax abatements for two Wistron facilities in June 2025, a development previously reported by the Dallas Express.
The investigation and the congressional inquiry underscore the heightened scrutiny of U.S. technology firms amid growing concerns about foreign espionage and supply‑chain security. Nvidia, a major employer and economic driver in the Dallas‑Fort Worth region, says it remains committed to protecting its intellectual property and maintaining the confidence of its workforce and investors.
Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.
