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 report covers Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s resignation following allegations of an affair, including one involving a woman accused of being a Chinese spy.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 18:17
Since a scandal involving an alleged Chinese spy began, Nvidia has lost an astounding amount of market value.
WWIREDOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 17:59
Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang has resigned as chief executive, effective immediately. The board says finance chief Colette Kress will lead the company as it searches for a permanent successor. Huang had been under investigation over his relationship with businessperson Alice Huang, whom US intelligence officials say worked for Beijing; China denies the allegations.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 17:53
After Jensen Huang leaves Nvidia, David and Nilay launch an emergency discussion about the state of Nvidia and AI. Jen Tuohy then shares her experience with Apple’s new smart home controller and family computer, HomeView, which excels at one role but falls short at the other.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 17:52
After reports of a second alleged affair involving Jensen Huang, Nvidia announced his resignation. The author argues the affair may be a pretext, pointing instead to last week’s report that Huang was allegedly targeted by a Chinese spy and to questions surrounding Nvidia’s China and Southeast Asia business, including buyer Megaspeed.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 17:44
The program will examine what Jensen Huang’s departure means for Nvidia, technology investors and the AI race between the US and China.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 17:42
Bitcoin fell as low as $71,200 after Jensen Huang quit Nvidia and MSCI confirmed Strategy's removal, with $750 million in crypto positions liquidated.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 17:40
Hugging Face’s CEO said the company would continue advocating for open-source AI after Huang’s exit, raising questions about Nvidia’s $12.9 billion acquisition.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 17:36
Nvidia’s board says CEO Jensen Huang has resigned, with CFO Colette Kress appointed interim chief. The announcement followed an affair scandal involving a suspected Chinese spy. Shares initially plunged more than 13% after the news, then recovered some ground.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 17:30
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, one of the world’s most valuable companies, has stepped down following reports of a second extramarital affair. His position had come under threat after initial revelations about an affair with a suspected Chinese spy.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 17:25
