EconomyScandal-hit Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang quits, plunging AI chip giant into turmoil
The Nvidia chief is leaving amid scandal, while lawmakers seek to question him about an allegation that one of his relationships involved a Chinese spy.

President and CEO of Nvidia Corporation (1993–present)
President and CEO of Nvidia Corporation (1993–present)
| Title | President and CEO of Nvidia Corporation (1993–present) |
|---|---|
| Born | 1963-02-17 · Taipei |
| Citizenship | Taiwan, United States |
| Education | Oregon State University (BS) Stanford University (MS) |
| Known for | Nvidia |
| Awards | IEEE Founders Medal, VinFuture Prize, Edison Award, Primetime Engineering Award, Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, IEEE Medal of Honor |
| Family | Relative: Lisa Su |
Portrait: The White House · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
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Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has agreed to speak with U.S. lawmakers about his relationship with a person alleged to be a Chinese spy. The discussion examines possible implications for U.S. national security.
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A lawmaker says former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has agreed to brief members of Congress about his interactions with a former executive of Singapore-based Megaspeed, which is under scrutiny over potential chip smuggling, and about Nvidia’s security protocols.
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Jensen Huang, who faced criticism after admitting to an affair with a woman accused of being a Chinese intelligence agent, has been accused of a separate affair with an Nvidia subordinate.
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At an impromptu news conference, Trump said he spoke earlier that day with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The remarks followed reports that Nvidia’s board had opened an investigation into Huang’s extramarital affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged having an extramarital affair, while the company said it will investigate reports that he was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort. The statements come amid scrutiny of his close ties to Megaspeed executive Alice Huang. US outlets report officials suspect she passed intelligence to China and helped smuggle advanced AI technology.
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Huang acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife and said he would cooperate with a security investigation. Nvidia is examining his connection to a person suspected of being a Chinese spy.
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Nvidia’s board announced an independent investigation after CEO Jensen Huang told employees in a memo that he had been unfaithful to his wife. He apologized to his family and colleagues, and the company published the memo on its website on Sunday.
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South China Morning Post

Nvidia said it will investigate claims that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by foreign intelligence efforts. Huang apologized to his wife and children for being unfaithful. The board said he would remain CEO and that it had no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised.
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Jensen Huang has been asked to brief Congress about reported links between Nvidia and a Chinese spy. The Times reported that President Donald Trump was informed about the intelligence findings roughly a year ago.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang defended the company’s business with Singapore-based Megaspeed International, describing it as “normal and not unusual,” Bloomberg News reported.
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The Nvidia chief is leaving amid scandal, while lawmakers seek to question him about an allegation that one of his relationships involved a Chinese spy.

Questar Capital Partners Chief Investment Officer Richard Reyle said allegations against ousted CEO Jensen Huang have exposed Nvidia to lawsuits, and the company is likely to lose focus under any new leader.

Investors expect the AI boom to support Nvidia even if CEO Jensen Huang leaves. Shareholders bought the dip on Thursday, helping the stock largely recover by the close as they considered the company’s future without its chief executive.
Democrats have opened a congressional investigation into Nvidia’s sales to China and its dealings with Trump. It is the second such probe since news of the alleged spy affair emerged.

Nvidia employees and tech insiders never expected the chip industry’s leading figure to lose his job. Even after his sudden resignation, many remain in denial.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned amid allegations that a former partner was linked to Chinese intelligence, prompting scrutiny of the company’s ties to Beijing and Washington. The programme also examines the US-China AI chip rivalry, Trump’s approach to Iran, a historic Democratic Senate victory in Mississippi and a deadly shooting in Washington, DC.

Jensen Huang, a leading public face of the AI infrastructure boom, was ousted from his post after reports of two affairs, one involving a woman suspected of spying for China. Bloomberg experts discuss the market-moving announcement, while Emily Chang recalls speaking with Huang a month earlier about the high standard of responsibility expected of a CEO.

Jensen Huang, long seen as a leading face of the AI revolution, has resigned as Nvidia’s president, CEO and board member. Scandals over his romantic affairs wiped hundreds of billions of dollars from the company’s market value in days. US lawmakers signaled they may seek tighter AI chip export restrictions, while French communities voiced anger and concern over the rapid expansion of AI data centres.

Rep. Gregory Meeks says Democrats will investigate former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s relationship with an alleged Chinese spy and argues the matter will require a public hearing. He also discusses conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.

Nvidia President, CEO and board member Jensen Huang has resigned. Scandals over his romantic affairs wiped hundreds of billions of dollars from the company’s market value in days. US lawmakers signaled they may push for tighter AI-chip export restrictions, while French communities voiced anger and concern over the rapid expansion of AI data centres.
