Key voices rushed to defend Jensen Huang online. But many commenters were fake.

After Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told the world that he had been unfaithful to his wife, some of Silicon Valley’s wealthiest individuals rushed to their keyboards to tell their millions of followers that it was okay that one of America’s most powerful businessmen might have exposed himself to a Chinese spy.

Key voices rushed to defend Jensen Huang online. But many commenters were fake.

TL;DR

  • Wealthy individuals in tech and finance are criticized for defending each other.
  • There is a perception that these individuals protect each other despite unethical behavior.
  • Skepticism exists regarding the irreplaceability of certain prominent figures.