President Donald Trump has said the FBI is examining allegations surrounding Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang’s relationship with a Chinese businesswoman, as the chipmaker conducts its own independent investigation.
Speaking at the White House on Monday, Trump said Huang had told him he did not know the woman was allegedly connected to Chinese intelligence. The president said he believed Huang’s account.
The developments have put one of the technology industry’s most influential executives under scrutiny. Nvidia’s board, however, says it currently has no reason to believe that US national security or company secrets were compromised.
What prompted the investigation?
The controversy follows a New York Times report alleging that Huang had a close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman whom US intelligence officials believed had passed information to Beijing.
According to Sky News, the reporting raised questions about whether Huang had been targeted by a foreign intelligence operation. Those espionage allegations remain distinct from the personal relationship Huang has publicly acknowledged.
What Nvidia has confirmed
In a statement dated 8 November, Nvidia announced an independent investigation overseen by a committee of independent directors, supported by outside legal counsel.
The company said the inquiry would examine all available information. It also expressed confidence in Huang and his leadership team, adding that the chief executive supported the review and had committed to cooperating.
The board’s statement did not identify a country or announce a finding that confidential information had been disclosed. Its announcement established the investigation’s scope and oversight arrangements.
Huang apologises and promises cooperation
In a separate message published on Nvidia’s website, Huang acknowledged that he had been unfaithful to his wife and apologised to his family, colleagues, board members and shareholders.
He said he accepted responsibility for his personal actions and would cooperate fully with the company’s investigation into the national security concerns raised by news reports. His message did not name the woman involved.
Trump’s comments and China’s response
Trump’s remarks introduced a separate law-enforcement dimension to the story. His statement that the FBI was examining the matter should be attributed to the president; Nvidia’s confirmed announcement concerns its own board-led review.
China has rejected the spying allegations. Reuters reported that its foreign ministry described the claims as unfounded. Nvidia shares closed more than 4% lower on Monday as the controversy intensified.
Impact: why the findings matter
Nvidia supplies the advanced chips central to much of the artificial intelligence industry. Questions about the security of its leadership and sensitive information therefore carry significance beyond the company itself. Sky News also reported that US lawmakers had requested a closed-door briefing from Huang.
The immediate test is what the investigations establish about access to information and any potential security failure. Nvidia’s position remains that it has no reason to believe company secrets or national security were compromised. That statement is an important part of the current record, while the independent review is still examining the allegations.
Sources
- Nvidia — statement from the board of directors, 8 November 2026
- Nvidia — Jensen Huang’s message to the company
- Reuters — Trump’s comments about FBI involvement
- Sky News — investigation developments, 10 November 2026
- Reuters via Internazionale — China’s response and market reaction
