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
After several senior lawmakers threatened to subpoena him, Huang agreed to testify on Wednesday. He was ousted as CEO following reports of an alleged affair with a woman suspected of spying for China.
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TechCrunch
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.
TTechCrunch
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
Once hailed as the “Taylor Swift of tech,” Huang is embroiled in scandal over an affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy.
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BBC News
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
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The AI chipmaker has no designated successor and could lose its voice in Washington. Huang personally championed major bets in Europe.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 16:30
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
Nvidia shares plunged minutes after co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang announced his resignation. He faced mounting pressure over an affair with a woman suspected of spying for China. The company appointed Colette Kress interim CEO.
DDW NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 16:19
In just a few days, Jensen Huang’s seemingly unassailable standing as a leader in the global technology race rapidly collapsed.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 16:14
In a Truth Social post, Trump said Tim Cook was the only man who could take Jensen Huang’s place as head of Nvidia.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 16:12
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Tim Cook, Apple’s former chief executive, should take Jensen Huang’s place as Nvidia’s CEO.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 16:10
In just days, Huang’s standing as an apparently untouchable figure at the forefront of the global tech race has crumbled.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 16:02
Wired senior writer Will Knight examines outgoing Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s role at the tech giant and explains why his departure could have an “enormous” effect on the broader market.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 15:57
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has been a distinctive figure in the development of the AI industry. With his sudden departure, the sector must now face a future without him.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 15:46
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.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-12 15:46
