Alice Huang is at the center of an international controversy following allegations that she acted as a Chinese spy while having an affair with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
Jensen acknowledged the infidelity in an open letter to Nvidia, although he did not name the woman involved. He also said the company’s board had opened an investigation into the “national security concerns raised in news reports,” CNBC reported.
As the allegations intensified, Nvidia said there was “no reason to believe that either national security or NVIDIA secrets were compromised.”
Chinese officials, meanwhile, have rejected the claim that Alice Huang worked as a spy.
Speaking to reporters on Nov. 9, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun called the “so-called spy allegation” unsubstantiated and described it as part of a smear campaign against China, according to The Associated Press.
So who is the woman at the heart of the controversy?
Here is what is known about Alice Huang:
Who is Alice Huang?
Alice has been described as a “publicly reported Chinese intelligence asset” in a Nov. 5 statement from the House Select Committee on China. She is also an executive with Megaspeed, a company that provides services to businesses requiring substantial computing capacity.
Based in Singapore, Megaspeed generally serves companies across the Asia-Pacific region and has presented itself as a “core business partner” of Nvidia.
The New York Times reported that Alice, who is said to speak English fluently, has established high-level connections within the international AI chip industry.
U.S. intelligence officials who spoke with the newspaper said they believed Chinese authorities had recruited Alice to obtain information about the American-made AI chips produced by Nvidia.
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Alice has not publicly responded to the allegations.
When Did the Relationship Between Jensen Huang and Alice Huang Begin?
The timing and circumstances of Jensen and Alice’s alleged relationship remain unclear.
The two are not related, despite sharing a surname, but their professional ties led to several public appearances together. They were photographed at a dinner in Taipei in 2025, where footage appeared to show Jensen placing his arm around Alice and kissing her on the cheek, according to The Guardian. The pair later reportedly left the restaurant in the same car.
After reports of the alleged affair emerged, Jensen released a public statement acknowledging that he had been unfaithful.
“I was unfaithful to my wife,” he said, according to Newsweek. “My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry.”
Jensen Huang Said He Will Cooperate With Investigation
Jensen also said he intended to remain at the helm of Nvidia and would cooperate with U.S. authorities.
“I support the investigation and will cooperate fully,” he said, according to The Associated Press. “I love our country and our company. I am committed to protecting NVIDIA and supporting America’s national security.”
The House Select Committee on China, the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence have called on Jensen to attend what they described as a “joint, closed door briefing.” The session is intended to address concerns about Nvidia’s security measures and the risk of espionage by foreign adversaries.
“Recent reports raise significant national security concerns regarding the PRC’s access to sensitive U.S. technology and information,” committee chairmen John Moolenaar, Brian Mast and Rick Crawford wrote. “The issue of PRC infiltration and access to cutting-edge U.S. technology is core to the investigative work of our three committees this Congress. It is vital that Congress determines the extent to which U.S. national security has been placed at risk.”
The lawmakers asked Jensen to appear before the three committees on Nov. 18 or propose an alternative date by Nov. 11.