Bill Ackman Defends Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Amid Board Investigation
U.S. intelligence reporting alleges former Megaspeed executive Alice Huang sought to divert Nvidia AI chips to China. A closed-door briefing for lawmakers is scheduled for Nov. 18.

Investor Bill Ackman defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on X Monday, urging support as the company’s board investigates allegations involving a former executive and possible diversion of advanced AI chips.
Ackman praised Huang and argued that even great people make mistakes. His post came amid the Nvidia board investigation of Jensen Huang, which concerns allegations involving Alice Huang, a former executive at data center company Megaspeed.
U.S. intelligence reporting alleges Alice Huang acted as a spy for China and sought to divert advanced Nvidia AI chips to China. Nvidia’s board says it remains confident in Jensen Huang and has found no indication so far that national security or company secrets were compromised.
A closed-door briefing for lawmakers is scheduled for Nov. 18.