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’s board is investigating whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort after a media report linked him to a Chinese businesswoman accused of passing information to Beijing. The report examines potential implications.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 13:07
China denies that a spy plot is targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and describes the claim as a smear campaign against Beijing.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 13:00
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an affair and is under investigation by the company’s board, while remaining in his post. The New York Times reported that US intelligence officials believe Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, who had an intimate relationship with him, is a Chinese spy. As US-China technology rivalry intensifies, debate over AI chip exports, national security and corporate governance is expected to grow more heated.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 12:57
Alice Huang, a former journalist turned semiconductor power broker, is at the heart of the crisis facing Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 12:45
Nvidia is investigating CEO Jensen Huang after he acknowledged having a relationship with a woman whom US officials say worked for Chinese intelligence. The New York Times identified her last month as Alice Huang, a former Megaspeed executive who is not related to Jensen Huang.
CCNAOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 12:40
Nvidia chief and tech titan Jensen Huang drew attention on Monday after acknowledging an affair with a woman whom US officials say worked for Chinese intelligence. Beijing denied the allegation.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-09 11:45
A spying scandal has added pressure to Nvidia’s shares, contributing to a $200 billion dent in the chipmaker’s stock value.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 11:30
Nasdaq defied the impact of Nvidia as its board opened an investigation into Jensen Huang’s relationship with a person accused of being a Chinese spy.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 11:04
Nvidia shares drop about 4% as the company investigates CEO Jensen Huang over a relationship that may have involved spying for China. Trump signals no near-term escalation against Iran as peace talks continue, weighing on crude. A stronger-than-expected October U.S. jobs report boosts bets on a Fed rate hike ahead of this week’s inflation data.
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Footage shows Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang with Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, who is at the centre of an alleged Chinese intelligence operation targeting him.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 10:53
