TechChina’s AI sector caught in crossfire after Nvidia ousts Huang
The program examines Nvidia’s ouster of Jensen Huang and the appointment of Kress as interim CEO, as the saga fuels concerns in China about access to chips.

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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Elon Musk and Sam Altman have backed Dario Amodei’s calls to slow the pace of AI development, but Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang appears to disagree, telling Trump that he will not let an AI slowdown happen.
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The program examines Nvidia’s ouster of Jensen Huang and the appointment of Kress as interim CEO, as the saga fuels concerns in China about access to chips.

Friday’s press review looks at reactions to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s resignation. He allegedly had multiple affairs, including with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy. The review asks what repercussions this could have for the AI industry and trade relations.

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.

Trump reiterated his support for Cook, calling Huang a “tremendous talent” who would be difficult to replace.

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Jensen Huang has resigned amid scandal, leaving AI chip giant Nvidia in turmoil. US lawmakers want to question him over whether one of his alleged relationships was linked to Chinese espionage.

Nvidia’s former CEO Jensen Huang is at the centre of a major geopolitical scandal, accused of being caught in a so-called honey trap allegedly set by China. The report examines the fallout and national security concerns, saying the case is a reminder that people can be the biggest vulnerability in the AI race.

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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 …
