Suryaa International Desk: US President Donald Trump has publicly expressed support for Jensen Huang, CEO of semiconductor and artificial intelligence chip giant Nvidia, amid allegations regarding an extramarital relationship with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy. Speaking to reporters, Trump praised Huang as an honourable individual who has rendered fantastic service to the United States.
Trump clarified that he has not personally spoken to Huang about the controversy. He stated that in his view, Huang is a very good person and expressed hope that everything would be resolved smoothly. Trump noted that Huang might have his own explanation or reasons that need to be heard, while reiterating that he has done fantastic work for the country. Furthermore, Trump stated that he expects Huang to continue in his role as Nvidia's CEO and indicated his readiness to invite Huang along on his upcoming trip to Asia.
The presidential support holds significance as Nvidia's board initiated an independent investigation into Huang's relationship with an executive from Singapore-based company Megaspeed, and following Huang issuing a public apology to employees. Nvidia's board confirmed that no damage was caused to national security or the company's trade secrets. Circles in Washington are closely monitoring these developments due to Nvidia's crucial role in maintaining American dominance in the artificial intelligence sector.
