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Analysis: Nvidia Scandal Grows as Board Weighs CEO’s Future and Taiwan Impact

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Nvidia is facing mounting controversy following reports of two extramarital affairs involving CEO Jensen Huang, including one with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy. The company has reportedly launched an internal investigation, while its board is said to be weighing Huang’s future. TaiwanPlus spoke with Tai Chih-yen, associate director of the Center for Science and Technology Policy Evaluation at Taiwan’s top think tank, CIER, about the potential implications for Taiwan.

Nvidia Scandal Grows

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Nvidia’s board is reportedly preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang amid allegations of two extramarital affairs.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the board was expected to meet Wednesday night to decide Huang’s future.

The company launched an internal investigation following reports of Huang’s affair with an alleged spy.

The New York Times has also reported that Huang had a second affair with a female executive at Nvidia.

Nvidia shares fell about 8 percent in after-hours trading Wednesday.