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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In just five days, AI chip giant Jensen Huang announced his resignation as Nvidia CEO amid a storm over his private life. Attention has turned to his successor and Nvidia’s future as an AI chip leader. Analysts say the controversy could affect the wider AI market and chip supply chain.
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BBC Chinese
Jensen Huang announced on November 12 that he was stepping down as Nvidia CEO amid a private-life scandal, shifting attention to his successor and the company’s future. The news briefly sent US shares down more than 13% at the start of trading, wiping $500 billion from Nvidia’s market value. The controversy includes reports of affairs with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy and with company executives and employees; Beijing denied the spy allegation. Huang agreed to testify before Congress and faces bipartisan national security scrutiny.
BBBC Chinese
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 …
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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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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.
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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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Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, had a relationship with Kimberly Powell, the company’s vice president of health care, according to The New York Times.
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Bloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 22:36
Huang had notably opposed strict export controls on AI chips to China, angering congressional China hawks. The controversy has brought calls for his resignation and moves to tighten Nvidia exports to China.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 22:14
A controversy involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and the company’s China business has grown into a national-security and political storm, attracting scrutiny from lawmakers, the company’s board and investors.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 21:05
Trump said Monday that he did not know Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was involved with an alleged spy. A source told CNN that Trump had been briefed on the matter before his China trip earlier this year. Last week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in the Situation Room over the department’s reluctance to label Nvidia customer Megaspeed a possible national security threat.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 20:55
China is accused of exploiting a vulnerability at Nvidia, which dominates about two-thirds of global AI computing-power production. Co-founder Jensen Huang acknowledged an affair with Singapore-based Chinese tech CEO Alice Huang, who is under scrutiny over purchases of advanced Nvidia chips that may have been illegally taken back to mainland China.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 19:32
China is accused of exploiting a vulnerability at Nvidia, the Silicon Valley giant that dominates AI computing chip production. Co-founder Jensen Huang has admitted to an extramarital affair. Alice Huang, a Singapore-based Chinese tech CEO with no relation to him, is under scrutiny over purchases of Nvidia's advanced chips, which may have been smuggled.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 19:31
The programme says China is accused of exploiting a vulnerability at Nvidia, which dominates much of the world’s AI computing chip production. Co-founder Jensen Huang has acknowledged an extramarital affair; Alice Huang, a Singapore-based Chinese tech CEO unrelated to him, is under scrutiny over Nvidia chip purchases that may have been illegally sent back to mainland China.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 19:23
House Republicans have asked Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to give a closed-door briefing about his affair with an alleged Chinese spy. He has until the end of Wednesday to respond.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 19:22
Reports of links between Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and a suspected Chinese spy have prompted an FBI investigation, calls for congressional hearings, a review by the company’s independent directors and a proposed class-action lawsuit by investors.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 17:10
Nvidia’s investigation into CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with someone alleged to be a Chinese spy has prompted questions about the company’s future and sent its stock into a tailspin. Wall Street is weighing whether Nvidia could survive if Huang leaves.
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