Trump calls Nvidia chief Jensen Huang an 'honorable guy' amid spy allegations
US President Donald Trump has defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after reports that he had an intimate relationship with a businesswoman suspected of working for Chinese intelligence. Trump said Huang was an "honorable guy".
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's admission of an extramarital affair has raised concerns among Korean industry officials regarding the potential impact on the U.S. AI company's partnerships with Korean firms. If investigations delve into possible security breaches or question Huang's leadership, it could affect these relationships. Huang admitted to having an affair with businesswoman Alice Huang in a message to Nvidia employees, admitting to being unfaithful to his wife and family.
Alice Huang is believed by U.S. intelligence officials to be a Chinese spy. Nvidia's board launched an independent investigation after the admission, assuring there is no evidence of confidential company information or U.S. national security being compromised. However, U.S. lawmakers requested a closed-door briefing with Huang on November 18.
Meanwhile, Nvidia Senior Director of Product Marketing Madison Huang, Jensen Huang's daughter, canceled her planned appearance at Nvidia AI Day Seoul 2026 on Monday.
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