Nvidia said on November 8, 2026, that it is launching an independent investigation into claims that its founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, was the target of a foreign intelligence operation. The company is based in the United States.
The Guardian reported that Nvidia said it "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."
The inquiry stems from a New York Times report published in October 2026. That report alleged Huang maintained a close connection with a Chinese businesswoman who, according to The Guardian, was said to have passed information to Beijing.
NPR described Nvidia as a chipmaking giant. Senior Republican members of the House of Representatives called on Huang to brief Congress, with November 2026 set as the target month for that briefing, The Guardian reported.