Full text of Jensen Huang's memo to Nvidia released

Nvidia declared on Sunday that it has started an inquiry into the relationship between its CEO, Jensen Huang, and Alice Huang, an AI executive who is also an agent of the Chinese government. The company's Board of Directors confirmed the investigation, while Jensen Huang distributed a memo to all staff addressing the matter.

In the memo, Jensen Huang wrote: "To my colleagues at NVIDIA, I owe my family and all of you an apology." He continued: "I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry."

Reflecting on his personal life, the CEO stated: "Throughout my life, my family has given me love and support. They deserve my honesty and loyalty. Instead, I let them down and damaged the life we built together. I take full responsibility for what I did and the hurt I caused, and I accept the criticism that comes with it."

Addressing his family, he wrote: "To my wife and family: I love you. I know an apology cannot undo what I have done. I hope our family will heal and that, over time, I can earn back your trust."

Regarding his professional role, the memo read: "To my colleagues at NVIDIA, including those I have worked alongside for decades, and to our board, partners, and shareholders around the world: you deserve better from me. Leading NVIDIA is the privilege of my life. My responsibility is to serve you and be worthy of your trust. I have fallen short of that responsibility. I am fully committed to NVIDIA and will work to earn back your confidence."

On the matter of external scrutiny, Jensen Huang stated: "Regarding the national security concerns raised in news reports, NVIDIA’s Board of Directors has initiated an independent investigation. I support the investigation and will cooperate fully. I love our country and our company. I am committed to protecting NVIDIA and supporting America’s national security. I am proud and grateful to be an American."

Concluding his message, he noted: "My family bears no responsibility for my choices. I do. Please give them privacy." The memo was signed "— Jensen".