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 …
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
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has long argued that keeping China from accessing the company’s chips poses the biggest threat to US leadership in AI. Another risk has now emerged: Huang, described as the most powerful figure in American AI, had an affair with someone suspected of being a Chinese spy.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 18:30
Donald Trump’s close relationship with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang came under renewed scrutiny on Monday after the company said its board was investigating whether Huang had been targeted by a foreign intelligence effort.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 18:15
Nvidia shares fell, wiping hundreds of billions of dollars off the company’s value. The investigation concerns Huang’s affair with someone alleged to be a Chinese spy.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-09 18:11
Jensen Huang’s alleged affair with a woman suspected of spying for China could complicate Nvidia’s lobbying to ease U.S. chip export restrictions and preserve access to China’s lucrative AI market.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 18:09
In a sharply satirical account, the article discusses Jensen Huang’s relationship with former TV reporter Alice Huang and allegations that she was recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security. Megaspeed, where Alice Huang was an executive, bought $4.8 billion in Nvidia chips. The piece also notes the company’s alleged military ties, chip restrictions and Jensen Huang’s apology email to his family.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 17:36
The billionaire tech executive is embroiled in a scandal involving his private life and national security.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 17:25
Fans in Taipei and Seoul crowd Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang for autographs on books, posters and even their bodies. In private, billionaires Larry Ellison and Elon Musk have also been reduced to “begging” for his sought-after AI chips.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 16:40
Nvidia is investigating reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the “target of a foreign intelligence effort,” as a live update follows the chipmaker’s share price.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 16:33
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.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 16:30
Nvidia shares fell more than 4 percent after the company opened an internal inquiry into whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a Chinese intelligence operation. Huang admitted in a letter to employees that he had been unfaithful to his wife, but said national security and Nvidia secrets had not been compromised. Reports allege that an executive at a Nvidia partner passed information to Beijing.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 16:00
