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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang also had alleged affair with subordinate as new report details CEO’s dalliance in wake of Chinese spy scandal

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Zilber, A. (2026, November 11). Nvidia’s Jensen Huang also had alleged affair with subordinate as new report details CEO’s dalliance in wake of Chinese spy scandal. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/business/nvidias-jensen-huang-also-had-alleged-affair-with-subordinate-as-new-report-details-ceos-dalliance-in-wake-of-chinese-spy-scandal/

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reportedly had an affair with Kimberly Powell, a vice president at the company, according to the New York Times. This comes after Huang admitted to having an extramarital relationship with Alice Huang, a suspected Chinese spy. Nvidia’s stock price dropped in response to these scandals, raising concerns about the company's role in the AI industry and its adherence to internal policies regarding conflicts of interest.

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Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, admitted to having an extramarital affair with a suspected Chinese spy, causing widespread controversy and stock prices to plummet by 8%. The scandal deepened when it was reported that Huang also had an affair with Kimberly Powell, his subordinate at Nvidia. In response, Nvidia's board launched an independent investigation into both the alleged affairs and security concerns regarding foreign intelligence operations targeting Huang. Congressional committees have requested that Huang testify in a closed-door briefing to discuss Nvidia’s "security protocols against foreign adversary espionage." This scandal highlights potential gaps in US regulations controlling chip exports to China, as Chinese entities continue to acquire advanced Nvidia technology despite sanctions.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reportedly had an affair with a subordinate – adding to the scandal enveloping the tech giant since revelations surfaced that he slept with an alleged Chinese spy. uncertain

he → have → spy

Huang had an extramarital relationship with Kimberly Powell, Nvidia’s vice president of health care, the New York Times reported Thursday, citing five people who worked at the chip-maker. While Powell, 48, reported to Huang, 63, the duo was caught on video being lovey-dovey at a San Jose, Calif., hotel during a Nvidia conference in March, said two of the sources. asserted

two → have → sources

That’s even though Nvidia’s code of conduct urges employees to “avoid situations where our actions create conflict” including “personal relationships,” the Times noted. asserted

Times → ’ → relationships

Earlier this week, Huang admitted to having an affair with suspected Chinese spy Alice Huang, no relation. asserted

Huang → admit → Huang

A secret US document reportedly warned months earlier that China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS), Beijing’s spy agency, had recruited her. uncertain

Ministry → warn → her

The bombshell revelations sent Nvidia stock plunging and added to worries about the multi-trillion-dollar AI expansion, which the chip-maker has helped drive. The Post has sought comment from Nvidia. asserted

Post → send → Nvidia

This is a developing story. asserted

This → develop → ?

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