Ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang To Testify Before US Congress Amid Scrutiny Over His Affair With ‘Chinese Spy’

Last Updated:November 13, 2026, 8:04 PM IST

Huang stepped down from the post of CEO of the giant chip maker on Thursday as he faces scrutiny over his extramarital affair with Alice Huang, who is accused of spying for China.

Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia CEO on Thursday. (AFP photo)

Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is expected to appear before US lawmakers in December amid allegations surrounding his alleged relationship with Alice Huang, a former executive of Singapore-based firm Megaspeed, who is accused of spying for China.

The 63-year-old billionaire is facing scrutiny over the allegations, which have raised concerns about possible national security risks and the protection of sensitive US technology.

Republican Senator Tim Scott announced in a post on X on Thursday that the ex-Nvidia boss and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick would be asked to testify before the Senate Banking Committee, which he chairs.

The 63-year-old stepped down from the post of CEO of the giant chip maker on Thursday as he faces scrutiny over his extramarital affair with the alleged ‘Chinese spy.’

“Recent reports raise serious concerns about our national security and the protection of sensitive US technology,” Scott wrote on X.

Separately, three US House committees have summoned the billionaire for a closed-door interview on December 1. The interview will be transcribed and focus on concerns surrounding the alleged affair and its potential national security implications.

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Why is former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang scheduled to testify before the US Congress?

Jensen Huang is facing congressional scrutiny and is scheduled to testify regarding allegations surrounding his relationship with Alice Huang, a former executive accused of spying for China, which has raised concerns about national security and sensitive US technology.

Who announced Jensen Huang’s upcoming testimony before the Senate Banking Committee?

Republican Senator Tim Scott announced on X that Jensen Huang and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick would be asked to testify before the Senate Banking Committee.

When is Jensen Huang scheduled for a closed-door interview with US House committees?

Three US House committees have summoned Jensen Huang for a closed-door transcribed interview on December 1 to focus on potential national security implications tied to the alleged affair.

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