TechJensen Huang resigns as NVIDIA CEO
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang resigned following reports linking him to extramarital relationships with multiple women.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-13 00:32
Jensen Huang resigns as NVIDIA CEO
Jensen Huang
President and CEO of Nvidia Corporation (1993–present)
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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 Huang asked to testify before US Senate committee over security concerns
Jensen Huang has left his posts as Nvidia president, CEO and board member and has been asked to testify before a US Senate committee over security concerns.
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- Jensen Huang: The man who turned gaming chips into an AI empire
Often dubbed the “Taylor Swift of tech,” Jensen Huang built Nvidia from a graphics-chip maker into a global AI powerhouse. The company’s GPUs, initially designed for video games, found a transformative role in AI. Huang became Nvidia’s public face as it rose to dominate the industry, appearing frequently with world leaders including Donald Trump. He also acted as a personal bridge between Washington and Beijing, advocating for chips …
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- Jensen Huang agrees to brief Congress on ties to alleged spy, lawmakers say
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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NBC News - Jensen Huang agrees to brief Congress on dealings with alleged spy, lawmaker says
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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NBC News - Jensen Huang accused of another affair, this time with an Nvidia executive
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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TechCrunch - Trump: Jensen Huang said, ‘I had no idea that she was a spy’
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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NBC News - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits affair as company investigates spy claims
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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CNN - Live Q&A: What’s next for Nvidia and the AI market after Jensen Huang admits to an affair?
Bloomberg reporters will answer readers’ questions about Nvidia and the AI market on Nov. 9 at 12 p.m. Hong Kong time.
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Bloomberg News - Jensen Huang admits infidelity as Nvidia probes suspected spy links
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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BBC Chinese - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits to affair; board orders investigation
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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After Jensen Huang resigned, Nvidia named CFO Colette Kress interim CEO and began looking for a permanent successor. Kress, AI products leader Ian Buck, Arm chief Rene Haas and AMD chief Lisa Su are among the names being considered.
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TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 21:45
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Jensen Huang, who once headed the world’s most valuable company, resigned as Nvidia CEO today after an affair with someone suspected of being a Chinese spy. Huang co-founded Nvidia in 1993; the chipmaker later became a powerhouse producing chips that underpin much of the AI boom.
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Republicans are pressing for Jensen Huang to testify following his resignation as Nvidia’s CEO. Rep. Burchett said he did not think Huang had anything to hide and urged that the matter proceed openly.
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Flowers were placed outside Nvidia’s headquarters in Santa Clara as CEO Jensen Huang resigned amid a scandal. Huang, the company’s co-founder and fourth-largest investor with a roughly 3.61% stake, is also leaving its board.
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TechHuang’s departure puts Nvidia’s open-source commitment in question
Jensen Huang’s resignation has raised doubts about whether Nvidia will continue backing open-source AI, including through its Hugging Face acquisition, open-weight models and advocacy against restrictions, as the company undergoes a leadership transition.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 18:39
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TechNvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns with immediate effect
Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang has resigned as chief executive, effective immediately. The board says finance chief Colette Kress will lead the company as it searches for a permanent successor. Huang had been under investigation over his relationship with businessperson Alice Huang, whom US intelligence officials say worked for Beijing; China denies the allegations.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 17:53
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns with immediate effect
