Santa Clara:Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang issued an apology to his wife, family, colleagues, and shareholders after admitting to infidelity. He took full responsibility for the personal and professional consequences that arose from his actions.
According to Anadolu Agency, Huang sent an email to Nvidia employees acknowledging the pain caused to his family, stating there was "no excuse" for his behavior. He expressed a desire to rebuild trust with his family and allow for healing over time.
In the email, Huang addressed Nvidia employees, board members, business partners, and shareholders, admitting he had not met the responsibilities expected of him as the company's leader. He reaffirmed his dedication to Nvidia and pledged to regain their confidence. The email also mentioned national security concerns, with Huang confirming that Nvidia's board of directors had launched an independent investigation, which he fully supported. He emphasized his commitment to protecting Nvidia and supporting U.S. national security.
The apology followed a report by the New York Times about a classified intelligence memo warning that Huang had a close relationship with an alleged Chinese intelligence operative. This memo, overseen by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, circulated among national security officials before a bilateral state visit to China by President Trump. It stemmed from surveillance targeting Alice Huang, a senior executive at Megaspeed International, who was identified as a Chinese operative. This led to concerns about Jensen Huang's involvement.
Despite being initially excluded from the official delegation to China, Trump intervened to include Huang, citing Nvidia's importance to the U.S. economy. Trump chose not to impose restrictions on Huang or Nvidia.