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.
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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Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang were named Monday in a proposed class action alleging they defrauded shareholders by hiding Huang’s ties to a suspected Chinese spy.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 22:45
President Trump defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after the company’s board said it was investigating Huang’s relationship with a person alleged to be a Chinese spy. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell and Brian Cheung discuss potential national security implications, given Huang’s role in AI’s global growth and his proximity to Trump.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 22:42
China denies there is a spy plot targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and calls the allegation a smear campaign against Beijing.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 22:27
President Donald Trump said he spoke with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang earlier Monday. Nvidia disclosed late Sunday that it had opened an investigation into Huang’s extramarital affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 22:25
Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang were sued Monday in a proposed class action alleging they defrauded shareholders by concealing Huang’s ties to a suspected Chinese spy. SOAS China Institute Director Steve Tsang told France 24 the affair may also have aimed to lobby Huang to influence the US government, citing his power during the Trump administration and positions beneficial to China’s AI development.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 22:17
Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang were sued on Monday in a proposed class action alleging they defrauded shareholders by hiding Huang’s ties to a suspected Chinese spy. Steve Tsang of the SOAS China Institute told France 24 the affair may also have been intended to persuade Huang to lobby the US government, given his influence and his position on China’s AI development.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 22:14
Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang were sued on Monday in a proposed class action alleging they defrauded shareholders by hiding Huang’s ties to a suspected Chinese spy. Steve Tsang of the SOAS China Institute told France 24 the affair may also have been intended to get Huang to lobby the US government, given his influence during the Trump administration.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 22:14
Ross Gerber, co-founder, president and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, discusses the investigation into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s alleged affair with a purported Chinese spy and assesses his chances of staying in the role.
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Bloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 22:08
Jensen Huang’s extramarital affair with a customer whom Nvidia is investigating for potential espionage threatens his position as CEO, a role he has held since co-founding the company in 1993.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 22:02
Nvidia is investigating whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by foreign intelligence. Huang has acknowledged having an affair.
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