Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang has become the subject of another headline-grabbing controversy after Reuters reported that he allegedly had an intimate relationship with a third woman, who was also an employee of the technology giant.
The latest revelation emerged on 12 November, just hours after reports about his departure as chief executive following mounting controversy surrounding allegations of extramarital relationships.
According to Reuters, two people familiar with the matter said Huang had an intimate relationship with another Nvidia employee. The woman’s identity has not been disclosed.
Three Reported Relationships Put Huang Under The Spotlight
The latest allegation follows earlier reports linking Huang to two other women.
One was Alice Huang, a businesswoman whom US intelligence officials reportedly suspect of having connections to Chinese intelligence. She has been linked to a Singapore-based computing company that came under scrutiny over allegations involving the diversion of advanced Nvidia chips to China.
The other was Kimberly Powell, Nvidia’s vice-president of healthcare. Previous reporting by The New York Times alleged that Huang had been romantically involved with Powell, who reportedly worked under him at the company.
Huang had previously acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife in a statement to Nvidia employees. He apologised to his family and colleagues, admitting that his actions had caused hurt and that there was no excuse for his behaviour.
Social Media Users React To The Third Allegation
The latest development quickly attracted attention online, with social media users flooding the discussion with jokes and sarcastic remarks about the growing number of reported relationships.
Some compared Huang to professional golfer Tiger Woods, who has also faced considerable public scrutiny over his personal relationships.
Others joked that Huang appeared to be collecting affairs like Pokémon, while one commenter quipped that the world had received news of a third alleged affair before the release of the long-awaited video game GTA 6.
Another user joked about Huang’s trademark leather jacket, suggesting that while Nvidia shares might be falling, sales of black leather jackets could be heading in the opposite direction.
One particularly cheeky comment read: “Triple SLI mode, dude never forgot the GTX days”, referencing Nvidia’s former graphics card technology.
Others expressed disbelief at how quickly the latest revelation emerged, with one commenter pointing out that it had been less than 24 hours since the previous allegations made headlines.
What Happens Next For Nvidia?
Huang’s departure marks a significant development for Nvidia, a company that has become central to the global artificial intelligence boom.
Meanwhile, the controversy has attracted attention because of the reported links between Alice Huang, a Singapore-based business and concerns surrounding the movement of advanced AI chips to China.
For now, the identity of the third woman remains unknown, while Nvidia has declined to comment on Reuters’ latest report.
With further questions surrounding the company’s leadership and the ongoing investigations, the controversy could have implications well beyond Huang’s personal life.