Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Admits Affair With Suspected Chinese Agent
Jensen Huang Admits Affair
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed in an internal email to employees that he had an intimate relationship with a woman suspected of being a Chinese intelligence agent, thenationalnews.com reported.
The Tech TL;DR:
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an affair with Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed.
- Nvidia’s board of directors initiated an independent investigation to examine potential national security risks.
- Congressional committees requested briefings from Huang, setting a November 11 deadline to schedule a meeting.
Board Investigation Initiated
The Nvidia board of directors announced an independent investigation led by independent directors assisted by outside counsel, according to thenationalnews.com. The board stated that it prioritizes US national and economic security.
In his internal memo to staff, Huang took responsibility for his actions. I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry,
Huang wrote, as noted by thenationalnews.com. Regarding the national security inquiries, Huang added in his statement reported by thenationalnews.com, I support the investigation and will cooperate fully.
House Committee Requests Briefing on Security Protocols and Interactions
The House of Representatives select committee on the Chinese Communist Party sent a letter asking Huang to appear for a closed-door briefing on November 18, thenationalnews.com reported. Lawmakers sought to examine Nvidia’s security protocols against foreign espionage and Huang’s interactions with Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le. Separately, House Republican committee chairs requested a briefing by November 11, according to The New York Times.
The more I learn about the insane relationship between the Trump Administration, Chinese spies, and AI billionaires, the more I’m convinced there is nothing this administration does that isn’t corrupt.
Congress will investigate and get answers, Senator Chris Coons posted on social media.
Yorkville Ives analyst Dan Ives stated that there is risk regarding executive leadership and ongoing policy scrutiny over semiconductor exports to China, according to gizmodo.com.
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The more I learn about the insane relationship between the Trump Administration, Chinese spies, and AI billionaires, the more I’m convinced there is nothing this administration does that isn’t corrupt. Congress will investigate and get answers.