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BackJensen Huang finally admits to having an affair... Nvidia's board of directors forms an independent committee and begins an investigation
Jensen Huang finally admits to having an affair... Nvidia's board of directors forms an independent committee and begins an investigation
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Jensen Huang finally admits to having an affair... Nvidia's board of directors forms an independent committee and begins an investigation

NVIDIA Board of Directors Launches Independent Investigation... U.S. national and economic security are top priorities.

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  • Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an affair with a suspected Chinese intelligence agent and apologized to employees.
  • Nvidia's board of directors launched an independent investigation and said there were no grounds for a national security or confidential leak.

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Amid suspicions that NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang was having an affair with Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman who was pointed out as a spy for China's intelligence agency, the Ministry of State Security (MSS), CEO Hwang admitted to the affair in an in-house email and apologized. NVIDIA's board of directors has launched an independent investigation.

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(San Francisco = Yonhap News) Correspondent Kwon Young-jeon = NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang admitted to having an affair with a person suspected of being a spy for the Chinese intelligence agency.

Nvidia's board of directors issued an official statement on the 8th (local time) and announced, "We have launched an independent investigation regarding recent reports that founder and CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence agency."

The board of directors announced that an independent director committee advised by an external independent lawyer will oversee the investigation, and CEO Hwang also promised to actively cooperate with the investigation.

He continued, “The board of directors places the highest priority on the national and economic security of the United States, which are the most important factors for the interests of NVIDIA and its shareholders,” and added, “We will carefully review all information available during the investigation.”

However, the board of directors added, "There is no basis to believe that national security or Nvidia's secrets were leaked," and added, "We trust Jensen and the management."

Prior to this, CEO Hwang sent an email to company members, admitting to his affair and apologizing, Bloomberg News and online media outlet Axios reported on this day.

“I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and my children, and there is no excuse for what I did,” CEO Hwang said in an email. “I apologize to my family and all employees.”

“It is the privilege of my life to lead NVIDIA,” he said. “I will work to earn your trust again.”

Suspicions have been raised that CEO Hwang is in a romantic relationship with Alice Hwang (Chinese name Huang Le), a Chinese businesswoman who has been identified as a spy by China's intelligence agency, the Ministry of State Security (MSS).

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • A committee of independent directors will complete the investigation and announce its findings

    Very likely · Within weeks

Open Questions

  • When will the results of the independent investigation be released?
  • What changes will there be in CEO Jensen Huang's future based on the results of the investigation?
  • What is the duration and specific details of your relationship with Alice Hwang?

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