In June 2024, in a bustling bar in Taipei, a captivating scene unfolded as a woman confidently declared to a tech executive seated at her table, “I bet you that I can get Jensen Huang to come over.” Much to everyone’s astonishment, not long after, Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, indeed made an appearance.
The woman in question is Alice Huang, a former executive at the Singapore-based data center company Megaspeed. Fast forward two years, her connections with Jensen Huang have drawn the attention of the United States Congress, particularly after he publicly acknowledged his infidelity to his wife on November 8.
This intriguing narrative first came to light in a report by The New York Times dated October 9, 2025. Parker Schmitt, CEO of the data software company NetThunder, reminisced about that memorable night. After midnight, a gathering of tech industry leaders convened in a bar that boasted spectacular views of the Taipei skyline. Alice Huang asserted that she could invite Jensen Huang, which she successfully did. He arrived shortly after, dressed in his signature black leather jacket, and raised a glass of whiskey with the group to toast.
However, there is an alternate version of the events. A source with close ties to Nvidia stated that Jensen Huang was already scheduled to attend the gathering, accompanied by two high-ranking company executives. John Rizzo, Nvidia’s spokesperson, commented that it is common for business teams to host clients during meetings, and Jensen might have been invited to share insights about market trends if his schedule permitted.
Despite sharing the same surname, Alice Huang and Jensen Huang are not related. According to reports, Megaspeed was established in 2023 after spinning off from the overseas operations of the Chinese gaming and cloud computing company 7Road, which is part-owned by the Chinese central government and various local authorities. Alice was once listed as the managing director in company documents but was removed from that position eight months later, despite her claims of being the CEO.
Alice has claimed to have experience with Hunan TV before transitioning into finance, working in HSBC’s (Hong Kong) private banking sector and subsequently at CITIC Securities before moving into private equity in 2015. Reports indicate that the fund she joined has connections with wealthy investors and technology companies participating in data center projects in China, establishing financial ties with a cybersecurity subsidiary under China Electronics Technology Group, a leading military technology manufacturer. Alice Huang officially joined Megaspeed in 2023, though the authenticity of her background as a media reporter and banker has not been independently verified.
The two continued to be seen together publicly, including a notable occasion in May 2025 at the restaurant “San Liu Shifu” in Taipei, where Jensen Huang had just finished a dinner with AI suppliers. Footage captured by Taiwan’s Sanlih News Network showed Alice, dressed in a pink dress, attentively waiting for him as he spoke to onlookers outside the establishment.
Further scrutiny revealed numerous images and videos showcasing the two in various social settings, often displaying intimate gestures. For instance, a photo published by United News Network depicted Alice with her arm resting on Jensen’s shoulder, while other media outlets even reported instances of Alice kissing Jensen on the cheek.
Social media has buzzed with discussions about their relationship, particularly after it was reported that Jensen acknowledged his extramarital affair. Elon Musk made a subtle nod to the unfolding drama by posting in Chinese on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “Chinese X is 牛逼” without additional commentary, which prompted writer Li Chengpeng to humorously take aim at the situation.
In a facetious response, Li mimicked the format of an “advice letter,” humorously commenting on the extravagant bride price in Chinese marriages and the idiosyncrasies of mother-in-laws saving electricity by turning off lights. He concluded with a pointed twist, urging Musk to comfort Jensen Huang and help him “recap” where he went wrong, even playfully referencing Musk’s frequent mention of the “first principles” concept.
At the other end of this story is Jensen Huang’s wife, Lori, with whom he shares a long history. The couple met at Oregon State University, where they became acquainted and later married five years after meeting. Lori, whose maiden name is Mills, was Jensen’s lab partner in an engineering course and one of the few women among approximately 250 students in the electrical engineering department.
They have two children together, Spencer Huang and Madison Huang, both of whom work at Nvidia. As of the latest updates, Lori has yet to publicly address the situation.
On October 29, 2026, The New York Times reported that U.S. intelligence officials suspect Alice Huang may have been passing information to Beijing, although sources indicated that Jensen Huang may not have been aware of this. Nvidia responded that the CEO routinely meets with countless executives each year as part of his duties. Meanwhile, Megaspeed announced it has hired an external lawyer to conduct an internal investigation and is willing to cooperate with U.S. authorities. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied the allegations.
A week later, Republican committee chairs from the House Foreign Affairs, China, and Intelligence panels sent a joint letter requesting Jensen Huang to provide a closed-door briefing on his interactions with Alice Huang and Nvidia’s counterespionage measures. The letter did not accuse either Jensen Huang or Nvidia of wrongdoing.
On the evening of November 6, multiple media sources reported that the two were involved romantically. Two days later, Jensen Huang admitted to his infidelity in an email to employees, apologizing to his wife, children, and colleagues, although he did not name his romantic partner. Following this revelation, Nvidia’s board of directors announced the initiation of an investigation supported by independent directors and external legal advisors, asserting that there is currently no evidence to suggest any national security or corporate confidentiality issues have been compromised.
On November 9, Nvidia’s stock fell by 4.27%, closing at $178.67, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a massive gain of over a thousand points that same day.