NVIDIA board launches independent review following reports about Jensen Huang

NVIDIA’s board of directors has launched an independent investigation following reports that founder and CEO Jensen Huang was the target of a foreign intelligence effort. A committee of independent directors, supported by outside counsel, will oversee the process, according to the company’s statement dated 8 November 2026.

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The review will examine all available information

The board says it has no reason to believe that national security or NVIDIA secrets were compromised. Nevertheless, the review will examine all available information. The announcement does not establish that the allegations have been proven or that a crime has occurred.

The board also says it retains confidence in Huang and his leadership team. Huang supports the review and has committed to cooperating. Further updates will be provided as appropriate.

The board’s full statement

The NVIDIA Board is initiating an independent investigation in light of recent reporting that founder and CEO Jensen Huang has been the target of a foreign intelligence effort. A committee of independent directors, assisted by outside independent counsel, will oversee the investigation.

The Board prioritizes U.S. national and economic security, which is paramount to the interests of NVIDIA and its shareholders. While the Board has no reason to believe that either national security or NVIDIA secrets were compromised, the Board’s inquiry will examine all available information.

Jensen fully supports the review and has committed to cooperating with it. The Board has confidence in Jensen and his leadership team and will provide further updates as appropriate.

Huang’s message to employees

In a separate message published on NVIDIA Newsroom the same day, Huang apologised to his family and colleagues and said he would cooperate fully with the investigation. His full message follows:

I owe my family and all of you an apology.

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.

Throughout my life, my family has given me love and support. They deserve my honesty and loyalty. Instead, I let them down and damaged the life we built together. I take full responsibility for what I did and the hurt I caused, and I accept the criticism that comes with it.

To my wife and family: I love you. I know an apology cannot undo what I have done. I hope our family will heal and that, over time, I can earn back your trust.

To my colleagues at NVIDIA, including those I have worked alongside for decades, and to our board, partners, and shareholders around the world: you deserve better from me. Leading NVIDIA is the privilege of my life. My responsibility is to serve you and be worthy of your trust. I have fallen short of that responsibility. I am fully committed to NVIDIA and will work to earn back your confidence.

Regarding the national security concerns raised in news reports, NVIDIA’s Board of Directors has initiated an independent investigation. I support the investigation and will cooperate fully. I love our country and our company. I am committed to protecting NVIDIA and supporting America’s national security. I am proud and grateful to be an American.

My family bears no responsibility for my choices. I do. Please give them privacy.

Jensen

An investigation is not a finding

The company’s internal investigation is not a court ruling or a finding of wrongdoing by public authorities. Huang’s admission concerning his personal conduct should not be treated as proof that company secrets were shared. The two statements set out the scope of the review, who will oversee it and NVIDIA’s position; they do not announce its conclusions.

Sources: Statement from NVIDIA Board of Directors; A Message to Our Company, NVIDIA Newsroom, 8 November 2026.