TechJensen Huang’s rise and fall: how the tech star became embroiled in scandal
In just days, Huang’s standing as an apparently untouchable figure at the forefront of the global tech race has crumbled.

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 |
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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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In just days, Huang’s standing as an apparently untouchable figure at the forefront of the global tech race has crumbled.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned on Thursday, November 12, following revelations that he had two extramarital affairs, one of them with a woman accused of spying for China.

Global AI-linked stocks tumbled after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned amid a deepening scandal around his affairs. The move upended the chipmaker’s leadership and added risks to a sector already facing funding and regulatory concerns.

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.

Nvidia, Jensen Huang, a person described as an alleged subordinate and a suspected Chinese spy are at the center of a soap opera drawing attention in Wall Street, Silicon Valley and Washington.
NBC News’ Allie Canal reports on Nvidia’s share-price drop after Jensen Huang resigned as the company’s CEO following reports that he had multiple extramarital relationships.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is stepping down amid mounting pressure following reports of an affair with a Chinese businesswoman whom US authorities suspect of spying for China. His departure could have significant effects on US chip export policy, as Huang has pushed to retain access to the Chinese market and has close ties with President Donald Trump.

Stocks opened lower after news that Jensen Huang, one of the most prominent executives in the AI boom, had resigned as Nvidia CEO.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned after reports that he had multiple extramarital relationships, including one with a suspected Chinese agent and another with an executive who reports to him. NBC News’ Jared Perlo details who will replace Huang and the implications for future AI funding.

Nvidia shares fell Thursday morning after the technology company announced that CEO Jensen Huang was resigning.
