Industry Reactions to Nvidia’s Probe into CEO Jensen Huang’s Alleged Intelligence Ties
Key Industry Figures Respond to Nvidia Investigation
Nov 9 (Reuters) - Nvidia's board is probing whether CEO Jensen Huang had been the target of a foreign intelligence effort, after a media report alleged he had a close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who passed information to Beijing.
Here's what people are saying:
Political Leaders
Donald Trump, US President
"I have not spoken to him about it. I just know he's a fine person, but you never know what is going on. I hope everything's fine ... I think he's an honourable guy."
Financial Industry Leaders
Bill Ackman, Pershing Square CEO
"I am not suggesting he gets a free pass. If indeed this is more than an affair, then it is obviously a real problem. I like the guy. He has done a lot of good for the world and I hope the damage here is minimal. That is, I am hoping for a simple affair, not a risk to our national security."
Mohamed A. El-Erian, Former PIMCO CEO
"While Nvidia has sought to reassure us all, there are several layers here, beginning with the unfortunate timing. For example: The company is systemically important for tech, market...