Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing intense scrutiny after admitting to an affair with a woman who has been accused of being a Chinese spy. Reports suggest that the tech giant may soon part ways with its founder CEO, but Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has offered his support. In a recent tweet, Musk expressed his willingness to hire Huang if Nvidia were to terminate him. This isn't the first time Musk has shown support for Huang; he previously endorsed a post defending Huang after news of his affair broke out.
The relationship between Musk and Huang dates back to 2016 when Musk purchased Nvidia's AI supercomputer, the DGX-1. Since then, the two have maintained a strong working bond. US President Donald Trump has also voiced his support for Huang, calling him an "honourable guy" who had "done an amazing job" for the country.
However, Huang's personal life has become a significant issue. According to a report by the New York Times, he was involved in another extramarital affair with Nvidia's healthcare VP Kimberly Powell. The two were reportedly recorded being affectionate at a San Jose hotel during a conference in March this year. This allegation, combined with his first affair, has led to calls for Huang's removal as CEO. Nvidia's board is reportedly considering this action, and the company may soon name an interim CEO until a permanent successor can be found.
As of now, Jensen Huang has not commented on the latest developments. His only public statement came in a memo to Nvidia employees where he acknowledged his infidelity. "I was unfaithful to my wife," Huang wrote. The Nvidia CEO did not name Alice Huang, the woman at the centre of the Chinese spy allegations, in the memo. The company is currently investigating the affair and examining any national security risks, while senior US House Republicans have requested a briefing from Huang. China has dismissed the espionage allegations as groundless speculation.