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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang allegedly had a second affair with another Nvidia exec
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The New York Times has reported a second allegation that Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang had an affair, this time with Kimberly Powell, a vice-president who reports to him. The claim adds to scrutiny of Huang as the company’s board investigates national security concerns linked to a separate affair he recently acknowledged.
The Times cited five Nvidia employees and said it was aware of, but had not seen, video reportedly showing Huang and Powell being affectionate at a hotel near a company conference earlier this year. A bystander allegedly filmed the encounter and was offered an unspecified arrangement by security personnel in return for signing a non-disclosure agreement. Nvidia had not commented on the new allegation; the article also reported that the board was preparing to oust Huang.
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In short
- A new report alleges Huang had an affair with Nvidia executive Kimberly Powell.
- The Times cited five Nvidia employees and reported claims of video evidence.
- Nvidia’s board is also investigating concerns linked to Huang’s earlier disclosure.
How this story developed
- 24 minutes ago The New York Times has reported a new allegation that Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang had an affair with Kimberly Powell, a company vice-president who reports to him and oversees healthcare technology.
- 27 minutes ago The New York Times has reported a second allegation that Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang had an affair, this time with Kimberly Powell, a vice-president who reports to him.
Explained simply
Nvidia is a US technology company best known for designing graphics processors, chips that help computers handle demanding calculations. Those chips are widely used in artificial intelligence, making Nvidia one of the most influential firms in the technology industry.
Jensen Huang co-founded Nvidia and leads it as chief executive. Kimberly Powell is a company vice-president who reports to him, placing her in a senior role within the same organisation.
Allegations involving a chief executive and an employee who reports to him can raise questions about workplace power and the company’s oversight. Nvidia is governed by a board of directors, which supervises senior management and considers risks to the business.