Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's letter to staff about affair(nvidianews.nvidia.com)
952 points by karimf 3 days ago | 1223 comments
tl;dr: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sent an email to employees apologizing for being unfaithful to his wife, taking full responsibility and asking for privacy for his family. He also addressed national security concerns raised in news reports, stating that Nvidia's Board has launched an independent investigation which he will fully cooperate with.
HN Discussion:
  • ↑Praises the apology letter as rare, genuine, and accountable compared to typical corporate apologies
  • ~Views Huang as a potential victim of a honeypot/spy operation, deserving privacy
  • •Suspects intelligence agencies leaked this story deliberately as a distraction or political move
  • ~Cynically claims affairs are normal among CEOs, highlighting broader security compromise concerns
  • ↑Expresses dismay at commenters rationalizing the behavior and expects no real consequences