Nvidia CEO's 'Fake' Designer Jacket Goes Viral

An image depicting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in a striking, studded designer jacket, purportedly his first public appearance following allegations of an affair, went viral. However, Nvidia has confirmed that the images are indeed fake. This incident highlights the increasing difficulty in distinguishing authentic visuals from AI-generated deepfakes, a technology significantly powered by Nvidia's own chips.

The fabricated photo appeared to be an alteration of a genuine image of Huang arriving at Seoul's Gimpo International Airport in June. The plausibility of the fake was partly due to the jacket's style echoing Huang's signature look. He is famously seen almost exclusively in slim-cut leather jackets, a deliberate choice he has likened to a uniform that frees up mental energy for more critical tasks.

Huang has spoken about his preference for a consistent 'uniform,' stating that choosing not to decide what to wear daily allows him to focus on bigger challenges. His leather jacket choice is an edgier alternative to the casual attire favored by some other tech leaders. Notably, a Tom Ford jacket, dubbed the 'CEO's Uniform' and 'Jensen Jacket,' previously sold at auction for nearly $1 million.

The article also touches upon personal matters, mentioning Huang's admission of an affair that caused hurt to his family. US intelligence reportedly concluded that an associate of Alice Huang, who is not related to Jensen Huang, was a Chinese intelligence asset.