Nvidia Chief Jensen Huang Resigns Amid FBI Probe Into Affair

Jensen Huang resigned as chief executive of Nvidia on Thursday, stepping away from the company that fueled the global artificial intelligence boom. His departure followed a public push for him to leave his post after the FBI opened an investigation into his romantic relationship with a woman U.S. officials describe as a Chinese agent.

The probe centers on Alice Huang, a businesswoman who worked in private banking and investment sectors before joining Megaspeed, a Singapore-based firm that lists itself as an Nvidia cloud partner. Local media indicate she visited Taiwan eight times across 2024 and 2025. A viral video of the pair dining in Taipei in 2025 intensified scrutiny of their movements.

Huang was born in Taiwan and spent his early childhood there before moving to the United States for school. For years, he enjoyed celebrity status in the country of his birth. Shops in Taipei, such as a tofu pudding shop owned by 70-year-old Jane Hsieh, displayed photographs of Huang visiting. Hsieh said she felt regret over the shift in his public image. She noted that while she would remain polite if he returned as a customer, the familiarity would be gone.

Resident Jeff Huang, 72, observed that some customers now suggest removing photos of the former tech leader from local storefronts. He described the fall in public favor as sudden, linking it to the personal scandal and the espionage allegations.

Taiwanese authorities have moved to manage the fallout. Karen Kuo, a spokesperson for the presidential office, stated that national security agencies have the full travel itinerary for the pair during their time on the island. Chiu Chui-cheng, the minister for Mainland Affairs, clarified that Alice Huang entered Taiwan using a Hong Kong identity despite her mainland origin. Liu Shyh-fang, the Interior Minister, confirmed that Alice Huang’s entry permit has been revoked, barring her from future travel to the island.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the FBI is investigating the affair. He added that he spoke with Huang and believes the Nvidia chief did not know the woman was a spy. The New York Times reported that U.S. intelligence determined the woman was gathering information for Beijing. In response, Beijing called the spy allegation unsubstantiated.

Liu said this week that national security officials are actively examining questions related to Megaspeed and Alice Huang. Huang issued an open letter on Nvidia’s website apologizing to his wife and the company for the affair. He also acknowledged a second extramarital relationship with an Nvidia employee who reported to him, a detail that emerged in media reports late Wednesday.