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Nvidia CEO admits affair with suspected Chinese spy
Jensen Huang acknowledges infidelity as Nvidia launches independent investigation into alleged espionage targeting the chip-making giant.
In brief
Jensen Huang acknowledges infidelity as Nvidia launches independent investigation into alleged espionage targeting the chip-making giant. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted an extramarital affair with a woman US intelligence believes is a Chinese spy, prompting the board to launch a security investigation. Originally…
Nvidia opens security investigation
Nvidia's board has launched an independent investigation after reports that CEO Jensen Huang had a relationship with a woman US intelligence believes is a Chinese spy.
Huang admits infidelity and apologises
Jensen Huang admitted being unfaithful to his wife and apologised for hurting her and their children. He said he took full 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.”
US intelligence suspects Chinese spy
US intelligence officials believed Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, who had a close relationship with Jensen Huang, was a spy for China's Ministry of State Security.
Board finds no evidence of compromise
Nvidia's board said it has no reason to believe the company's secrets or national security were compromised, though it will examine all available information in its inquiry.
The headline
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted an extramarital affair with a woman US intelligence believes is a Chinese spy, prompting the board to launch a security investigation.
