Jensen Huang, Nvidia Corp.’s chief executive officer, attends the company’s GTC conference in San Jose, California, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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Email from Jensen Huang to employees:
[From:] Jensen Huang
[To:] Employees
Subject: A message to our company
Nov. 8, 2026
To my colleagues at NVIDIA,
I owe my family—and every one of you—an apology.
I was unfaithful to my wife. My decisions caused pain for her and our children, and there is no justification for them. I am profoundly sorry.
My family has supported and loved me throughout my life. They deserved my honesty, loyalty and respect. Instead, I betrayed their trust and harmed the life we created together. I accept full responsibility for my actions, the damage they caused and the criticism that follows.
To my wife and family: I love you. I understand that an apology cannot erase what I have done. I hope we can heal as a family and that, with time, I can begin to rebuild your trust.
To my colleagues at NVIDIA—including those I have worked with for many years—as well as our board, partners and shareholders around the world: you deserved better from me. Leading NVIDIA is the greatest privilege of my professional life, and I have a duty to serve you and earn your confidence. I failed to meet that standard. I remain completely committed to NVIDIA and will work to regain your trust.
In response to national security concerns described in recent news reports, NVIDIA’s Board of Directors has launched an independent investigation. I support that process and will cooperate fully. I love both our country and our company, and I am committed to protecting NVIDIA and supporting America’s national security. I am proud and grateful to be an American.
My family is not responsible for my choices; I am. Please respect their privacy.
— Jensen
Statement from Nvidia’s board of directors:
The NVIDIA Board of Directors is launching an independent investigation following recent reports that founder and CEO Jensen Huang may have been targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.
A committee made up of independent directors will oversee the inquiry with assistance from independent outside counsel.
Protecting U.S. national and economic security is the Board’s highest priority and is central to the interests of NVIDIA and its shareholders.
Although the Board has no reason at this time to believe that national security or NVIDIA’s confidential information was compromised, the investigation will review all available information.
Jensen fully supports the review and has pledged to cooperate with the investigation.
The Board continues to have confidence in Jensen and NVIDIA’s leadership team and will share additional updates when appropriate.
