…for possibly being the target of a foreign intelligence operation. I don’t think they are trying to say he himself was intentionally doing something bad.
Not intentionally, but falling for a honey trap while cosplaying as a playboy is not a good look for an exec. Huang just showing he's a bit of a child at the wheel.
Related: "Alleged Chinese spy had 'close relationship' with Nvidia boss Jensen Huang" 29.oct.2026 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50293047 248 comments
…for possibly being the target of a foreign intelligence operation. I don’t think they are trying to say he himself was intentionally doing something bad.
Maybe the title should be changed?
Foreign intelligence didn't force him to have an affair. He should be smart enough to spot a honeypot.
Not intentionally, but falling for a honey trap while cosplaying as a playboy is not a good look for an exec. Huang just showing he's a bit of a child at the wheel.
Also reported by Bloomberg:
"Nvidia Board to Probe Spying Case After CEO Admits Infidelity"
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-08/nvidia-bo...
https://archive.is/VfRdl
Human after all
Damn things just got real. down 3% on XYZ platform
Sending women to spy on powerful man, oldest trick in the book...
The fall of Jensen Huang was not on my bingo card for this year.
"Fall" is a bit premature. He is too valuable to the company to fire.
Everything is possible. But I agree it's too early to call. But still...
[delayed]
Hmm, looks like maybe he was "not consistently candid in his communications with the board"... Now where have I heard this before?