Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid affair scandals

The Hill - Nov 12, 2026

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will step down from his role at the AI chip giant following explosive reports of two extramarital affairs, one of which involved an alleged Chinese spy. The company announced Thursday morning that Huang was resigning immediately and Colette Kress, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Nvidia, will take over...

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