Jensen Huang affair scandal: Timeline of Nvidia CEO's downfall

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to an extramarital affair amid allegations his romantic interest is a Chinese spy, raising national security concerns as the U.S. and China compete on AI infrastructure. The scandal has triggered investigations and threatens his leadership. Huang confessed in a November 8 letter to employees, apologizing for being unfaithful to his wife of 40 years. The New York Times reported his relationship with Megaspeed executive Alice Huang, a suspected Chinese spy, while Nvidia's board launched an independent investigation. Congress has requested a briefing and may subpoena him. The Justice Department is investigating Megaspeed over suspected illegal chip exports to China, with $4.8 billion in Nvidia purchases. Reports of a second affair with Nvidia vice president Kimberly Powell emerged November 11, and the board is reportedly preparing to oust Huang, causing an 8% stock drop.