BREAKING: Nvidia is Preparing to FIRE CEO Jensen Huang!
A second woman has come forward.
Board Preparing to Act
Nvidia’s board is preparing to oust co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang following reports of two extramarital affairs, including one involving a suspected Chinese spy, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Directors could meet as soon as Wednesday to determine his future, the newspaper reported, citing people familiar with the matter. His removal has not been formally announced.
Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy
Huang acknowledged in a Sunday letter to employees that he had been unfaithful to his wife and apologized for violating their trust, according to the supplied report.
The affair involved Alice Huang, an executive at Singapore-based data company Megaspeed, a major Nvidia customer. U.S. intelligence officials reportedly believe she has worked for China’s intelligence services. The espionage allegations have not been established as a public finding.
Second Affair Reported
Huang also allegedly had an affair with a Nvidia employee, according to the Journal. The New York Times separately reported that the relationship involved a company executive who reported directly to him.
The second reported relationship adds scrutiny to Huang’s conduct as directors consider whether he should continue leading the company he helped establish.
Independent Investigation Underway
Nvidia’s board announced Sunday that it was opening an independent investigation into reports that Huang had been targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.
A committee of independent directors, assisted by outside counsel, is overseeing the inquiry. The board said it had no reason at that time to believe Nvidia secrets or national security had been compromised, while pledging to examine all available information. Huang committed to cooperating.
Leadership Uncertainty at Nvidia
Huang’s potential departure would create a major leadership transition at a company central to the artificial intelligence industry. Known for his leather jackets and frequent public appearances, he has become closely identified with Nvidia and the global competition over advanced AI chips.
Nvidia did not immediately comment on the reported preparations to remove him, according to Reuters, which said it could not independently verify the reports.
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