Nvidia Customer Megaspeed Claims Full Cooperation With U.S. Inspectors

Singapore-based cloud computing firm Megaspeed stated on Thursday that it treats adherence to U.S. export control laws as a fundamental priority. The company confirmed it has worked constructively with federal inspectors to verify its compliance practices.

The firm came under close scrutiny after reports revealed that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had an affair with Alice Huang, a former Megaspeed executive. U.S. authorities suspect Alice Huang of being a Chinese spy. Megaspeed CEO and Chairman James Tan Yong Pong said the company is committed to transparency with the U.S. government.

Tan noted that Megaspeed cooperated with inspections conducted by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security. The company said it stands ready to work with any other relevant U.S. government authority. To address potential gaps, Megaspeed retained an American law firm to conduct a comprehensive census of its graphics processing units.

This legal review aims to independently verify the company's export control compliance. The investigation into Megaspeed follows a request from a U.S. senator for the Commerce Department to determine if the firm diverted Nvidia chips. Last October, Singapore police launched an inquiry into suspected breaches of domestic laws.

Singapore officials confirmed last month that the firm remains under active investigation. Megaspeed operates subsidiaries in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the U.S., and Australia. The situation has intensified as Nvidia's board discusses whether to remove Jensen Huang following reports of two extramarital affairs.

Jensen Huang admitted on Sunday that he had been unfaithful to his wife but provided few details about the relationship. Beijing has called the spying claim a groundless accusation and a smear. Alice Huang has not been reached for comment.