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U.S. Commerce Dept. Inquiry Into Megaspeed Was Halted After Nvidia Intervention

The Commerce Department stopped its monthslong investigation into Singapore-based Megaspeed after Nvidia's counsel contacted a Commerce official about Alice Huang. The chip smuggling probe then transferred to the Justice Department. Megaspeed says it cooperated with U.S. inspections and takes export control laws seriously. Reports say Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had an affair with former Megaspeed executive Alice Huang, who allegedly cooperated with China's Ministry of State Security. Nvidia's board reportedly considers ousting Huang.

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  • βœ“ The Commerce Department halted its monthslong investigation into Megaspeed after Nvidia's counsel contacted a Commerce official about Alice Huang.
  • βœ“ The chip smuggling probe was transferred to the Justice Department after Nvidia contacted federal investigators.
  • βœ“ Megaspeed stated it cooperated with U.S. inspections and takes export control laws seriously.
  • βœ“ Reports say Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had an affair with former Megaspeed executive Alice Huang, who allegedly cooperated with China's Ministry of State Security.
πŸ›‘οΈ Source Corroboration: 17 independent reporting domains (50% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

The New York Times reported that the Commerce Department inquiry was halted after Nvidia intervention, and Bloomberg separately reported that Nvidia counsel called a Commerce official about Alice Huang.

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  1. Nvidia Intervention Halted Commerce Department Chip Smuggling Probe

    The Commerce Department stopped its monthslong investigation into Singapore-based Megaspeed after Nvidia's counsel contacted a Commerce official about Alice Huang. The chip smuggling probe then transferred to the Justice Department. Megaspeed says it cooperated with U.S. inspections and takes export control laws seriously. Reports say Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had an affair with former Megaspeed executive Alice Huang, who allegedly cooperated with China's Ministry of State Security. Nvidia's board reportedly considers ousting Huang.

    Why it matters

    The story connects a federal export-control investigation to personal conduct allegations involving Nvidia's CEO. Megaspeed is a Singaporean data center company suspected of smuggling Nvidia chips. The transfer to the Justice Department signals the probe continues under a different agency despite the Commerce halt. Nvidia's standing with Washington lawmakers and the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting at APEC in Shenzhen add geopolitical weight.

    What is confirmed

    • The Commerce Department halted its monthslong investigation into Megaspeed after Nvidia's counsel contacted a Commerce official about Alice Huang.
    • The chip smuggling probe was transferred to the Justice Department after Nvidia contacted federal investigators.
    • Megaspeed stated it cooperated with U.S. inspections and takes export control laws seriously.
    • Reports say Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had an affair with former Megaspeed executive Alice Huang, who allegedly cooperated with China's Ministry of State Security.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Nvidia's board is set to oust Jensen Huang as CEO.
    • Alice Huang was cooperating with China's Ministry of State Security.

    What to watch next

    • Justice Department decisions on charges or continued investigation of Megaspeed
    • Nvidia board actions regarding Jensen Huang's leadership
    • Evidence on Megaspeed chip shipments and export-control violations
    Sources used for this update (17)
    1. www.nytimes.com β€” The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos
    2. bsky.app β€” @starlink85.bsky.social
    3. gigazine.net β€” Headline news for October 8, 2026 - GIGAZINE
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    5. The New York Times β€” U.S. Commerce Dept. Inquiry Into Megaspeed Was Halted After Nvidia Intervention
    6. Bloomberg.com β€” Nvidia Counsel Called Commerce Official About Alice Huang
    7. Seeking Alpha β€” Midday Need to Know: Megaspeed inquiry, NVDA's robotic model and tools, and more (SP500:)
    8. Wccftech β€” NVIDIA Allegedly Became A Roadblock For Federal Investigation In Megaspeed AI Chip Smuggling Probe After GPU Maker Intervened With Commerce Department
    9. Investing.com β€” Nvidia intervention preceded transfer of chip probe to Justice Department
    10. Bloomberg.com β€” Nvidia Intervened in US Probe of Megaspeed Chip Smuggling
    11. NBC News β€” Justice Department took over chip probe after Nvidia contacted federal investigators
    12. South China Morning Post β€” Nvidia scandal, China chip claims put Singapore firm Megaspeed under scrutiny
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