Nvidia CEO Admits Affair With Alleged Chinese Spy. Investigation Opened (cnbc.com) 66
CNBC reports new details about the relationship of alleged Chinese spy with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang:
Huang told Nvidia staff in a email on Sunday that he had an affair with the woman and that Nvidia's board of directors had opened an independent investigation into the spying allegations. "I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did," Huang wrote in the message. "I am deeply sorry."
Nvidia's board "said an independent committee, assisted by outside counsel, will investigate the matter," reports Axios: The board said it has no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised and expressed confidence in Huang's leadership... Huang has been a key voice in Washington pushing to loosen restrictions on AI chip sales to China. He argued that keeping American technology in the Chinese market strengthens U.S. competitiveness and prevented China from developing their own potentially more advanced chips.
The board's statement added that their inquiry "will examine all available information," CNBC reports. But "An Nvidia spokesperson said that Huang was committed to continuing as CEO of Nvidia without interruption."
"I love our country and our company," Jensen Huang wrote in his letter to Nvidia's staff (as reported by CNBC), "and I am committed to protecting NVIDIA and supporting America's national security. I am proud and grateful to be an American."
But while U.S. lawmakers have requested Huang appear for closed-door committee briefing, Jensen has not confirmed he'll appear, notes CNBC: When asked by the New York Times whether Huang would appear before lawmakers to discuss the matter, Nvidia spokesman John Rizzo declined to comment. "Our chief executive has an outstanding security team that accompanies him where needed," Mr. Rizzo said in a statement to the Times...
Rizzo said [Thursday] the Nvidia CEO's interactions with [alleged Chinese spy Alice] Huang were consistent with meetings he has had with any of Nvidia's customers.
Nvidia's board "said an independent committee, assisted by outside counsel, will investigate the matter," reports Axios: The board said it has no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised and expressed confidence in Huang's leadership... Huang has been a key voice in Washington pushing to loosen restrictions on AI chip sales to China. He argued that keeping American technology in the Chinese market strengthens U.S. competitiveness and prevented China from developing their own potentially more advanced chips.
The board's statement added that their inquiry "will examine all available information," CNBC reports. But "An Nvidia spokesperson said that Huang was committed to continuing as CEO of Nvidia without interruption."
"I love our country and our company," Jensen Huang wrote in his letter to Nvidia's staff (as reported by CNBC), "and I am committed to protecting NVIDIA and supporting America's national security. I am proud and grateful to be an American."
But while U.S. lawmakers have requested Huang appear for closed-door committee briefing, Jensen has not confirmed he'll appear, notes CNBC: When asked by the New York Times whether Huang would appear before lawmakers to discuss the matter, Nvidia spokesman John Rizzo declined to comment. "Our chief executive has an outstanding security team that accompanies him where needed," Mr. Rizzo said in a statement to the Times...
Rizzo said [Thursday] the Nvidia CEO's interactions with [alleged Chinese spy Alice] Huang were consistent with meetings he has had with any of Nvidia's customers.
Ooops (Score:5, Insightful)
Re:Ooops (Score:4, Funny)
This is the guy who said he never buys clothes, that his wife and daughter choose for him [firstpost.com]
After this, he may have to hire someone to do this for him.
Re: Ooops (Score:2)
If I were rich and old... (Score:1)
...and simply needed sexual relief I'd find a discreet Madam who would provide an exclusive outsource. And all I'd want is blowjobs. Why?
When a woman simply wants your money, she really doesn't want sex. She simply is spreading her legs for your pleasure, not hers. But there is one act that requires the same effort whether it be someone who cares about you or only cares about your money. Oral sex. The best part is no one has to pretend. Simply do the job, take the money and leave.
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Other notable people who've done the exact same thing:
- Steve Jobs
- Barack Obama
- Zuckerberg
- Albert Einstein
- Tom Wolfe
There's a reason why it was common for men to spend a lot of money on 1-2 garments that would last them a year and were the same, every year, but women had a tendency to have more variety: changing your clothes is a vain distraction.
You probably do this to some degree, too. I personally only buy plain color undershirts and wear them with black dress shirts, the same jeans are on auto-order
Re: Ooops (Score:2)
Black has been the universal color for generations in the West. No other color matches its fashion utility.
you don't know a lot of rich men do you (Score:1)
Soooo many of them cheat. The wives kindof care but not really. To have a life of unimaginable luxury and all they have to do is put up with their husbands screwing around a little. They can usually put in place some ground rules but to say "no affairs at all" is not realistic. I mean, the husband could just dump her ass and get another wife in two weeks who's as pretty and funny and WILL let him cheat.
From the husband's standpoint, they can do pretty much anything they want, from flying in a private jet to
Re: you don't know a lot of rich men do you (Score:2)
Like Bezos?
Re: Another richest woman? (Score:2)
Mackenzie has done more productive with her money in a couple years than Bezos did in 20.
Re: Ooops (Score:2)
Expect another woman billionaire to come out of this :-)
Chinese spies (Score:5, Funny)
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Which bar do we find these gals at?
I'll give the chick 'state secrets'.
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You don't find them. They find you.
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Then they should give me all the state secrets...
Please replace him (Score:1)
Re:Please replace him (Score:5, Interesting)
Getting him replaced was probably the point of the honeypot operation. He is highly effective. China wants to compete. Getting him removed improves their competitive position.
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Re: Please replace him (Score:2)
More likely would have to do with delivering chips to China. The lady worked for a company that was linked to delivering sanctioned tech.
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We don't need to search under rocks for the the point of why he was blackmailed into being a CCP asset, we already know: He's the best possible lobbyist for easing military sanctions on advanced technology sales.
Corrupt idiot reveals himself to be corrupt idiot (Score:4, Insightful)
As to Nvidia's board: he's admitted what he did: he should have been fired instantly and then the board should have lawyered up to sue him for everything he has. I'm appalled that they've abdicated their fiduciary responsibility and are hiding behind a sham "investigation".
Re:Corrupt idiot reveals himself to be corrupt idi (Score:5, Insightful)
Powerful dude thinks with his dick, film at 11. This is only noteworthy because he happens to be the CEO of a particularly important company at the moment. If we really cared about his core offense, how many boardrooms around the globe do you suppose would be ghost towns?
Hey, I have no particular interest in interrupting the torch-and-pitchfork fest; but you're all hypocrites if turning the Earth to sand wasn't already committing a sufficient crime to get your attention.
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Re:Corrupt idiot reveals himself to be corrupt idi (Score:4, Interesting)
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if you reach adulthood and still only think with the small head, you don't get to run a publicly traded corporation or any company with secrets or tech of national importance.
He had no excuse (Score:4, Insightful)
At his level he should subject everyone to an exhaustive background investigation before fucking, let alone a relationship. He can afford to surround himself with security professionals including having those professionals audited by third parties.
Rich and powerful men have no excuse for putting hoes on a pedestal because at their level the only possible reason for female attention is sizing them up as a mark. Rich men have no excuse for pretending sex partners desire them instead of whatever they can grift.
Re:Corrupt idiot reveals himself to be corrupt idi (Score:5, Informative)
Re: Corrupt idiot reveals himself to be corrupt id (Score:2)
It's a crime if he engaged in industrial espionage. What scenario do you have in your head to suggest it wouldn't be?
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Money may be an aphrodisiac but come on, Jensen, look in the mirror. There's limits to anything.
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As to Nvidia's board: he's admitted what he did: he should have been fired instantly
Why?
Seriously, I get you are personally outraged, but that's not a reason. Has he mismanaged funds? Is his strategy failing the company? Is he driving key persons away from NVidia? Has he sold out to competitors?
they've abdicated their fiduciary responsibility
Which one, exactly?
I feel bad for the guy... (Score:3)
Imagine finding out the hot chinese lady who was totally into you was just fucking you for your chips. Tough break. He should have seen it coming, but still.
Re:I feel bad for the guy... (Score:4, Funny)
Re: I feel bad for the guy... (Score:3)
My sweetheart, Mary-Lou
She was a folk singer
I gave her the ring
She gave me the finger
She treated me bad--she tickled my tummy
She done me wrong!
But at least she done me
Re: I feel bad for the guy... (Score:2)
I don't feel bad for fools. (Score:2)
He should expect every sexual interaction to have a profit motive because he's old and rich.
It's expected that wealthy men will rent bodies. He should grow up and do that then everyone wins.
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another man potentially destroyed by his bad choices
FTFY
Re: I feel bad for the guy... (Score:2)
Right? He thought she was fucking him for his money...
Who. Cares. (Score:2)
i’m not condoning the behavior. It’s a piece-of-sh*t move. But that’s between him and his wife. If she wants to divorce his sorry ass, that’s her call. Absolutely irrelevant to his role as CEO.
The chinese-spy angle is certainly a tad more concerning. But, every single person that g
Re:Who. Cares. (Score:5, Interesting)
They didn't do anything about a sitting member of the House Intelligence committee was caught sleeping with a Chinese spy. Why would they do anything about JHH?
Re: Who. Cares. (Score:4, Interesting)
Mostly agree but I believe she was posing as a customer and I imagine banging customers is against some company policy. How big an offence the board considers it I donâ(TM)t know.
Obviously all that will take a backseat to the whole spying thing though. Somehow I doubt heâ(TM)s dumb enough to spill secrets to every skirt that comes along.
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Let's stop lowering the fucking bar for these psychopaths who want control of our lives.
They should ALL be held to a higher standard.
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A consensual affair? That shouldnt even be news anymore.
It's a great cover.
Losers All Around (Score:3, Funny)
Nobody wins in this mess. Nobody.
Thinking with the wrong head. (Score:1)
Thinking with the wrong head explains their affinity for Chinese spies. It explains their approach to business too.
BS (Score:3, Interesting)
"I am committed to protecting NVIDIA and supporting America's national security." - your commitments means nothing. Just ask your wife. Another CEO full of shit. Same as usual. Now get rid of him and move on.
Hopefully the spy was well compensated (Score:2)
As a valentine operative she's got a pretty short shelf life.
This might explain the leather jacket (Score:3)
I wonder if it was the Chinese spy who convinced Jensen that he actually looks good in that stupid leather jacket.
If so, she should get an additional charge for crimes against good taste!
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I actually think he looks great in that leather jacket. Real "cool boss" energy.
Not news? (Score:2)
I'm quite sure this was in the news many months...years?...ago.
Why is it being brought up again? What are they trying to distract us from?
How NVIDIA treats customers? (Score:4, Insightful)
Rizzo said [Thursday] the Nvidia CEO's interactions with [alleged Chinese spy Alice] Huang were consistent with meetings he has had with any of Nvidia's customers.
From this, should we assume that NVIDIA screws all of its customers?
What's really curious and tricky about hetero ... (Score:3)
... dynamics is that to fully grasp how cunning and super-rational women can be when seducing a man you basically have to spend a considerable amount of your adult life exloring the sexual market place and studying women. But when you do that, you don't have the time to do a high-power career. Which makes super-performing billionaires exceptionally prone to getting trapped by women. See Jeff Bezos or this Nvidia guy for details.
If I were a large-scale back-room investor in these companies I'd make it mandatory that these men leave chosing their partners and intimacy companions entirely to a team of experts to save everyone involved any trouble. Men of this caliber have zero trouble getting a concubine (or a group of concubines) that are sweet to them, screw their brains out epic-style and bear their children.
If I were a billionaire I'd hire a concubine and be done with it. She'd've won the lottery and I would know exactly what to expect and be sound and safe if the lady choses to split. Not that I care, but I hope for Jeff Bezos sake that he has a prenup tripple-checked by an army of lawyers.
China bad (Score:1)
RAM (Score:3)
Female stupefies rich nerd, no one is surprised (Score:2)
Why do otherwise intelligent people with enormous wealth dare to think someone would want them for anything but mercenary motives? Even Donald Trump is wiser than that and treats hoes like hoes. No shame in that game because everyone knows the rules, one of which is direct bluntness (like referring to hoes as hoes, which is not hate or even dislike but observation) to prevent any illusions about those relationships.
Rich old men should hire successful pimps to give them reality briefings, because no one unde
Jilted Wives Club (Score:2)
Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates wives both got billions when they got divorced.
Lori Huang says, "Hold my beer."
His phone(s) (Score:2)