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NVIDIA Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang has apologized to his family, employees, and shareholders, acknowledging that he was unfaithful to his wife. In an email sent to NVIDIA employees on Sunday, November 8, Huang took responsibility for his actions and admitted that his conduct had hurt his wife and children.
The message came as NVIDIA's board of directors announced an independent investigation into reports that a foreign intelligence operation had targeted Huang.
"I owe my family and all of you an apology. I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry," Huang wrote.
In the email, Huang acknowledged that his family had consistently supported him throughout his life and said he had failed to return that support with honesty and loyalty.
"Throughout my life, my family has given me love and support. They deserve my honesty and loyalty. Instead, I let them down and damaged the life we built together," he said.
Huang added that he accepted full responsibility for his actions and the pain they had caused. Addressing his wife and family, he said he hoped they would heal and that he could regain their trust over time.
He also apologized to NVIDIA employees, the company's board, business partners and shareholders, saying they deserved better from him.
"Leading NVIDIA is the privilege of my life. My responsibility is to serve you and be worthy of your trust. I have fallen short of that responsibility," he wrote.
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Huang's message also addressed the national security concerns raised in recent media reports about his alleged relationship with a business executive suspected of gathering information for Beijing.
NVIDIA's board announced that it was initiating an independent investigation into reports that a foreign intelligence effort had targeted the company's founder and CEO.
A committee of independent directors, assisted by outside independent legal counsel, will oversee the inquiry.
The board said it had no reason to believe that either US national security or NVIDIA's confidential information had been compromised. However, it said the investigation would examine all available information.
Huang confirmed his support for the investigation and pledged full cooperation.
In his message, Huang reiterated his commitment to the company and America's national security.
"I love our country and our company. I am committed to protecting NVIDIA and supporting America's national security. I am proud and grateful to be an American," he wrote.
He concluded by asking the public to respect his family's privacy, stressing that his family bore no responsibility for his decisions.
"My family bears no responsibility for my choices. I do. Please give them privacy," Huang said.