Nvidia boss Jensen Huang at the center of the controversy over an alleged affair with a Chinese businesswoman suspected by US intelligence officials of working as a spy for Beijing: Alice Huang. She reportedly had a close relationship with the billionaire tech executive while working for Singapore-based technology company Megaspeed International.
The allegations raised questions about Jensen’s personal life, as he is married to his wife, Lori Huangin addition to Nvidia dealings with China. On November 8, 2026, Jensen admitted that he was unfaithful to his wife, while Nvidia’s board announced an independent investigation.
Here’s what we know about Alice and her relationship with Jensen.
Who is Alice Huang?
Alice, also known as Huang Le, is a Chinese businessman and former executive of Singapore-based Megaspeed International, a data center and cloud computing company with business ties to Nvidia.
According to Channel NewsAsia, Alice became the managing director of Megaspeed in March 2023. She and another director resigned in November that year.
Despite sharing a surname, Alice and Jensen are not related. Her relationship with the Nvidia CEO was reportedly developed through their professional interactions and the company’s business relationship with Megaspeed.
Was Alice Huang related to Jensen Huang?
Jensen developed a close personal and romantic relationship with Alice, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal statement, as he later admitted to the matter.
“My actions hurt him and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry,” Jensen wrote, according to Reuters.
The two were photographed together at a business gathering in Taiwan in June 2024. They were also spotted at a dinner hosted by Jensen in Taipei in May 2025. Video footage from the event showed Alice kissing Jensen on the cheek as he put his arm around her.
Although Jensen admitted to being unfaithful, he did not mention Alice by name in his message.
Jensen has been married to Lori since 1985. The couple met while studying at Oregon State University and have two children, Madison and Spencerwho works for Nvidia.
Is Alice Huang a Chinese spy?
US intelligence officials reportedly suspected that Alice was recruited by Chinese intelligence to gather information from Jensen and that could influence his views on American restrictions on advanced AI chip exports to China.
according to The New York TimesUS authorities believed that Alice had developed a relationship with Jensen as part of an alleged intelligence operation. The reported concerns also included Megaspeed, which came under investigation for allegedly helping Chinese companies obtain advanced Nvidia chips despite US export restrictions.
However, China rejected the accusations on November 9. Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun described the claims as baseless smears.
Singapore also pushed back. The government said neither it nor its officials had raised concerns about Alice’s alleged intelligence connections or investigated her personally. However, Singapore police confirmed that investigations into Megaspeed are ongoing.
What is Nvidia’s investigation of Jensen Huang about?
Nvidia’s board announced an independent investigation on November 8, 2026, following reports that Jensen may have been targeted by foreign intelligence operations.
A committee of independent directors, assisted by outside legal counsel, will oversee the investigation. Nvidia said the board has no reason to believe that US national security or company secrets have been compromised, but that the investigation will examine all available information.