Nvidia's Jensen Huang, the scandal-hit AI visionary in a leather jacket

NEW YORK — Chip giant Nvidia, a major player in the artificial intelligence industry, finds itself under scrutiny due to allegations involving its CEO, Jensen Huang. Just a few years ago, Huang was a relatively unknown entrepreneur, but today, he commands enormous attention as he showcases advanced components that fuel the growth of AI technologies like ChatGPT.

Media reports suggest that US intelligence officials suspect Huang had a close relationship with a Chinese executive who was allegedly passing sensitive information to Beijing.

Huang's board announced on Sunday that they have launched an investigation into the CEO and co-founder. Huang admitted to having been unfaithful to his wife and expressed deep regret for his actions. Despite his immense wealth, with a net worth of approximately $160 billion, as reported by Forbes, Huang remains a prominent figure in the tech world.

The company's GPUs, known as Graphics Processing Units, have become a crucial component for big tech companies, leading to Nvidia's market valuation reaching an astounding $4.5 trillion.