NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang publicly apologized for being unfaithful to his wife on November 8, 2026, as the company’s board opened an independent investigation into reports that he had been targeted by a foreign intelligence effort. The board said it had no reason to believe national security or NVIDIA’s confidential information had been compromised.
Key takeaways
Huang accepted responsibility for hurting his wife and children.
Independent directors and outside counsel will oversee NVIDIA’s inquiry.
The board expressed confidence in Huang and his leadership team.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s public apology
Huang admitted his infidelity in an email to employees, apologizing to his family and colleagues and accepting responsibility for his actions.
“I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry,” he wrote.
He said he had damaged the life his family built together and accepted the criticism directed at him. He acknowledged that an apology would not undo the harm and expressed hope that he could earn back his family’s trust over time.
Addressing employees, directors, partners and shareholders, Huang said he had fallen short of his responsibilities. He reaffirmed his commitment to NVIDIA and pledged to work to restore their confidence.
He also asked that his family be left out of the scrutiny: “My family bears no responsibility for my choices. I do. Please give them privacy.”
Independent directors will oversee the investigation
NVIDIA ’s board said its independent investigation follows reporting that Huang had been targeted by a foreign intelligence effort. A committee composed of independent directors will supervise the review, with assistance from outside independent counsel .
The reports concerned Huang’s relationship with Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman alleged to have spied for China. Alice Huang and Jensen Huang are not related.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun rejected the allegations at a press briefing, calling them groundless and intended to malign China.
The board said its inquiry would examine all available information. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang pledged his full cooperation in his employee email, and the board separately confirmed his support for the review.
Board maintains confidence in leadership
According to the board, there was no reason to believe that national security or NVIDIA’s secrets had been put at risk. That statement accompanied its commitment to examine the information available through the investigation.
Directors identified U.S. national and economic security as a priority central to the interests of NVIDIA and its shareholders. Huang separately committed to protecting the company and supporting America’s national security.
The board also expressed confidence in Huang and his leadership team and said it would issue further updates as appropriate.
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