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Nvidia's boss admits spy affair as tech faces scrutiny
Jensen Huang apologizes for intimacy with suspected Chinese spy as Democrats plan investigations into Big Tech and the UN climate conference opens.
In brief
Jensen Huang apologizes for intimacy with suspected Chinese spy as Democrats plan investigations into Big Tech and the UN climate conference opens. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an affair with a suspected Chinese spy, triggering a stock drop and investigations as Democrats target Big Tech. Originally reported by…
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Huang admits affair with suspected spy
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to intimacy with a suspected Chinese spy. Huang's children are also employed by Nvidia, according to reporting.
Huang apologizes to Nvidia employees
In a mass email, Huang told employees: "Leading NVIDIA is the privilege of my life. My responsibility is to serve you and be worthy of your trust. I have fallen short of that responsibility."
“Leading NVIDIA is the privilege of my life. My responsibility is to serve you and be worthy of your trust. I have fallen short of that responsibility.”
Nvidia shares drop on the news
Shares in Nvidia were down five percent in pre-market trading following the admission and investigation announcement.
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The one thing
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an affair with a suspected Chinese spy, triggering a stock drop and investigations as Democrats target Big Tech.
