Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang targetted in alleged ‘Chinese spy’ plot
Meanwhile, Nvidia’s board in a statement said that it has launched an independent investigation into the matter.
“I owe my family and all of you an apology,” Huang wrote in an email to Nvidia employees obtained by Axios. The board said that as of now it has no reason to believe that America’s national security or company secrets were compromised and expressed confidence in CEO Huang’s leadership. An Nvidia spokesperson said that Huang was committed to continuing as CEO of Nvidia without interruption. Nvidia customer called Megaspeed, has been passing information to Chinese spies, according to reports in The New York Times and Financial Times.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to an extra-marital affair with Alice Huang, CEO of Singapore-based company Megaspeed. In an email to the company’s employees, Huang confessed to having a romantic relationship with a suspected Chinese spy. To my colleagues at NVIDIA, To my colleagues at NVIDIA, including those I have worked alongside for decades, and to our board, partners, and shareholders around the world: you deserve better from me. 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. I am fully committed to NVIDIA and will work to earn back your confidence.
Regarding the national security concerns raised in news reports, NVIDIA’s Board of Directors has initiated an independent investigation. I support the investigation and will cooperate fully. I love our country and our company. I am committed to protecting NVIDIA and supporting America’s national security. I am proud and grateful to be an American. the Board’s inquiry will examine all available information While the Board has no reason to believe that either national security or NVIDIA secrets were compromised.