Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned on Thursday after reports came out on multiple affairs
Huang had admitted to an affair in a November 8 statement following reports of his relationship with Alice Huang, although he did not refer to her by name. The controversy had initially appeared to have the backing of Nvidia’s board, which expressed confidence in Huang in a November 8 statement and announced an independent investigation into the matter.
Reuters said it was not identifying the second employee. The board had also said there was no reason to believe that Nvidia’s national security or corporate secrets had been compromised. The latest revelation follows reports of two other extramarital relationships involving Huang, including one with Alice Huang, whom US intelligence officials suspect of being a Chinese spy, and another with Kimberly Powell, Nvidia’s vice president of health care. Attempts to reach the woman were unsuccessful. Also read – After Nvidia chips, Super Micro servers? DOJ probes Alice Huang over alleged shipments to China Nvidia declined to comment on the latest development. Jensen Huang, Powell and a representative for Nvidia’s board did not respond to requests for comment. Alice Huang could also not be reached. The developments have also drawn attention in Washington, with US officials reportedly examining the national security implications of Huang’s alleged relationship with Alice Huang. The controversy has raised questions about potential security risks involving the world’s leading artificial intelligence chipmaker. Your child uses AI every day. But do they understand it? Find out in the TOI AI Masterclass.
NEW DELHI: Ousted Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had an intimate relationship with a second company employee, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, after his resignation on Thursday. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines However, reports of another alleged relationship with Powell intensified the crisis, eventually leading to Huang’s resignation on Thursday.