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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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.
TTRT World
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 …
CCNA
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
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.
NNBC News
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
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.
NNBC News
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
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
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’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
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After Jensen Huang leaves Nvidia, David and Nilay launch an emergency discussion about the state of Nvidia and AI. Jen Tuohy then shares her experience with Apple’s new smart home controller and family computer, HomeView, which excels at one role but falls short at the other.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 17:52
The program will examine what Jensen Huang’s departure means for Nvidia, technology investors and the AI race between the US and China.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 17:42
Hugging Face’s CEO said the company would continue advocating for open-source AI after Huang’s exit, raising questions about Nvidia’s $12.9 billion acquisition.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 17:36
Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO after a scandal, leaving the chipmaker’s future uncertain.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 17:14
Soon after Nvidia announced Jensen Huang’s resignation, Trump weighed in on the search for a permanent CEO, saying Apple executive chair Tim Cook should take the job. NBC News’ Allie Canal and New York Times contributor Don Clark discuss Cook’s industry experience and interim CEO Colette Kress’s background.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 17:02
Jensen Huang never named a successor at Nvidia, but many analysts and investors see two leading possibilities: Nvidia engineer Ian Buck and CFO Colette Kress, who is now interim CEO.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 16:53
A live view from outside Nvidia’s headquarters in Santa Clara, California, follows CEO Jensen Huang’s Thursday resignation. His affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy raised national security concerns, while Nvidia shares tumbled early Thursday.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 16:35
Nvidia’s board announced that CEO Jensen Huang has resigned. His departure comes amid an investigation into an alleged affair with a suspected Chinese spy and a report of another affair with an executive who reported to him.
CCBS NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 16:34
Shortly after Nvidia announced Jensen Huang’s resignation, Trump weighed in on the search for a permanent CEO, saying Apple executive chair Tim Cook should take the job. NBC News’ Allie Canal and New York Times contributor Don Clark discuss Cook’s industry experience and interim CEO Colette Kress’ background.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 16:32
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned as a scandal involving allegations of affairs, including with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy, threatens to engulf the company. Brookings fellow Kyle Chan discusses what China might have sought by placing a spy close to Huang, and the US-China AI rivalry, chips and export controls. The allegations remain unverified.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-12 16:30
