NVIDIA's CEO Under Investigation: What You Need to Know About the Chinese Intelligence Probe

NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang is currently under investigation for possible connections to Chinese intelligence efforts. The company's independent directors have appointed Joon H. Kim to lead the inquiry, emphasizing the importance of U.S. national security. Huang has expressed his commitment to cooperate fully with the investigation while requesting privacy for his family. Meanwhile, NVIDIA's stock has seen significant declines, affecting its market position. The upcoming quarterly results on November 17 are expected to provide insights into the demand for AI chips and the company's future outlook. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 11, 2026, 10:03 IST

NVIDIA's Investigation into CEO Jensen Huang

New Delhi: NVIDIA's independent board members have appointed Joon H. Kim, the former acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, to investigate whether the company's founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, was a target of Chinese intelligence activities.

The inquiry will be supported by Kim's law firm, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, as stated by the independent directors.

The board previously emphasized that U.S. national and economic security is crucial to both the company and its shareholders, promising to provide updates as necessary.

NVIDIA has indicated that it currently sees no evidence suggesting that U.S. national security or proprietary information has been compromised, but it will thoroughly review all relevant data.

In an email to staff, Huang expressed his support for the investigation, affirming his commitment to safeguarding NVIDIA and U.S. national security.

"I love our country and our company. I am dedicated to protecting NVIDIA and supporting America's national security," Huang stated. He also acknowledged his accountability for his actions and the resulting criticism.

Huang requested privacy for his family, clarifying that they should not be held accountable for his decisions.

On Tuesday (U.S. time), NVIDIA's stock closed at $168.8, reflecting a decrease of $9.8744, or 5.53%, from the previous closing price of $178.67. The company's market capitalization is approximately $4.07 trillion.

The stock has faced ongoing selling pressure, dropping 14% in the past week and 22% over the last month.

Over the last three months, shares have fallen by 18%, and by 17% over six months.

This recent decline has caused NVIDIA to fall behind Microsoft in global market capitalization rankings, with Microsoft regaining its status as the world's second-most valuable company.

NVIDIA's upcoming quarterly results, set for November 17, are anticipated to shed light on the demand for AI chips and the company's future prospects.