Jensen Huang Scandal: Investigating Nvidia's Relationship to Megaspeed

First reported by Fortune at Wed 4:59 AM · 25 outlets in all

1. Business Insider(subscription required)14mJensen Huang had an 'intimate relationship' with a second Nvidia employee, report saysJensen Huang had an extramarital relationship with a second Nvidia employee, Reuters reported, adding to the controversy surrounding his exit.
2. Wall Street Journal(subscription required)45mNvidia Tumbles as its CEO Jensen Huang Departs Amid Multiplying ScandalsPlus, competitors AMD and Broadcom advance and yields rise.
3. Fortune(subscription required)1hBefore Megaspeed, there was Supermicro: The other Nvidia partner tied to China chip smuggling—and to Jensen HuangProsecutors are now reportedly probing whether Alice Huang and entities linked to her helped move Supermicro hardware to China—and authorities in Singapore say Supermicro hasn’t been forthcoming.
4. NY Post2hCalifornia Dem’s wife caught in curious Nvidia trade before Jensen Huang sex scandals imploded stockA trust linked to the wife of Rep. Ro Khanna sold Nvidia shares near their peak — just weeks before a sex-and-spy scandal engulfed the company and led to Jensen Huang’s ouster as CEO.
5. Fast Company2hJensen Huang has argued execs need less supervision. Then a scandal made him step down as Nvidia CEO
6. The Verge4hThe Jensen Huang scandal is hardly overI was certain, until the story of Jensen Huang's second affair hit, that Huang was bulletproof. After all, why wouldn't he be? He's placed himself indispensably at the center of the AI industry and famously had no succession plan at Nvidia. In fact, he's the only CEO Nvidia has ever had. L'état c'est moi. Then
7. Forbes5hJensen Huang Ousted: Timeline Of The Nvidia ScandalThe billionaire’s net worth has taken a dive over the course of a tumultuous week that ended with his resignation.
8. TechCrunch7hThe unfolding Jensen Huang scandal: a timelineJensen Huang has resigned from Nvidia following an affair, which could have ramifications for national security as the U.S. and China race to develop the most advanced AI infrastructure.
9. NPR7hNvidia CEO Jensen Huang steps down amid alleged spy scandalHuang co-founded the chipmaker Nvidia, which has become one of the driving forces behind the AI boom. But reports that he may have had an affair with an alleged Chinese spy quickly sank his career.
10. Gizmodo7hJensen Huang Resigns From Nvidia After Espionage, Sex ScandalsThe Nvidia co-founder’s departure follows revelations of multiple extramarital affairs, alleged ties to Chinese intelligence, and growing political pressure.
11. Engadget7hJensen Huang is out as NVIDIA CEOHe has held the position since the company's founding in 1993, but has recently been embroiled in an international scandal.
12. The Hill7hNvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid affair scandalsNvidia 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…
13. CBS News7hNvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns in wake of affair, spy scandalNvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned effective immediately, the company's board of directors announced Thursday.
14. Wired(subscription required)7hJensen Huang Resigns as Nvidia CEONvidia’s cofounder and chief executive resigned on Thursday after the company opened an investigation into his affair with an alleged Chinese intelligence asset.
15. Hacker News7hNvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after reports of second affair deepened scandal
16. Al Jazeera8hNvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid spy scandal and market lossTech giant's market value drops below $4 trillion after Huang steps down following espionage and affair allegations.
17. The Atlantic(subscription required)9hThe Scandal Is Bigger Than Jensen HuangNo business executive should have so much political power that they can’t be held to account.
18. Bloomberg(subscription required)12hJensen Huang Scandal: Investigating Nvidia's Relationship to Megaspeed
19. Financial Times(subscription required)14hWho could run Nvidia after Jensen Huang?Chip giant co-founder’s future as chief executive is uncertain following report of a second affair
20. Techmeme15hSources: Chinese AI companies are rushing to rent Nvidia compute capacity overseas amid fears of tighter US restrictions after the Jensen Huang spy scandal (Reuters)
21. CNN21hNvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after mounting scandal upends US tech giant
22. Ars Technica22hNvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resignedThe FBI is investigating as Nvidia’s board holds urgent talks over Huang’s future.
23. New York Times(subscription required)23hJensen Huang Resigns From Nvidia After AffairsThe chief executive has been under scrutiny for an affair with a woman said to be a Chinese spy, as well as for a relationship with a subordinate at his A.I. chip company. Nvidia’s finance chief, Colette Kress, was named interim leader.
24. Crypto Briefing26hNvidia hires Wachtell to investigate reports about Jensen Huang’s relationship with alleged Chinese spyThe investigation's outcome could reshape Nvidia's governance, impact investor trust, and influence its strategic position in AI and global markets.
25. The Economist(subscription required)28hJensen Huang must go