Fact Check: Did Jensen Huang say intelligent people don’t waste time focusing on women?
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA: Amid the controversy over a cheating scandal involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and an alleged Chinese spy, a rumor is circulating on social media platforms claiming Huang once said intelligent people don’t waste their time focusing on women. The claim has sparked laughter and criticism, calling for a fact-check.
Claim: Jensen Huang said intelligent people don't waste time on women
According to a viral claim circulating online, Huang once said, “Intelligent people never waste their time focusing on women; they focus on their goals, ambitions, and future."
The claim has spread across multiple platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X, and Threads, garnering millions of views as of this writing.
Online users continue to share the quote, sparking laughter and mockery, suggesting many believe it is an authentic statement by the former Nvidia CEO. In contrast, a few others dismiss it as fake and call for a fact-check.
Fact Check: Jensen Huang made no such remark
However, the claim is false, as no evidence exists that the 63-year-old made such a statement. If he had really made such a remark, it would not have gone unreported by news and business outlets and made headlines, given the debates and sensationalism surrounding the cheating scandal.
There are also no official statements, interviews, or social media posts from Huang stating that intelligent people don’t waste their time focusing on women.
A search on Google and other search engines like Yahoo and Bing also yielded no credible reports except for posts on social media sharing that claim.
Jensen Huang steps down as Nvidia CEO and president
The claim surfaced after Huang stepped down as the Nvidia president, CEO, and board member with immediate effect, according to a press release issued by the company on Thursday, November 12, ending his 33-year journey with the company he helped establish.
However, the statement did not mention the reason for his sudden exit and made no mention of the allegations linked to his personal relationships. Instead, it focused on his legacy, crediting him with making a profound impact on Nvidia and the technology industry.
The controversy surrounding Huang began with The New York Times report about his association with Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman suspected by US intelligence officials of having connections to Beijing.
According to allegations by US agencies, she had helped Chinese interests acquire advanced Nvidia chips despite restrictions imposed by Washington on semiconductor exports.
