# There has never been a scandal like the Jensen Huang affair

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13 outlets covering · First listed: The Economist, Nov 11, 2026, 3:56 PM · Read it: <https://www.economist.com/business/2026/11/11/there-has-never-been-a-scandal-like-the-jensen-huang-affair>

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AI summary (may contain mistakes): Jensen Huang has resigned as Nvidia CEO. Reports cited affairs, including one with an alleged Chinese spy, and national security concerns; Nvidia said CFO Colette Kress will serve as interim chief executive. The company accepted his resignation yesterday, according to a filing.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 11, 2026, 3:56 PM: [There has never been a scandal like the Jensen Huang affair](<https://www.economist.com/business/2026/11/11/there-has-never-been-a-scandal-like-the-jensen-huang-affair>) — The Economist (Magazine, United Kingdom)
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- Nov 11, 2026, 4:48 PM: [Jensen Huang Resigns From Nvidia After Affairs](<https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/11/technology/nvidia-jensen-huang.html>) — New York Times (Newspaper, United States)
  The 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.
- Nov 11, 2026, 5:10 PM: [Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned](<https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/11/ceo-jensen-huangs-job-is-suddenly-on-the-line-at-nvidia/>) — Ars Technica (Digital news, United States)
  The FBI is investigating as Nvidia’s board holds urgent talks over Huang’s future.
- Nov 12, 2026, 1:54 AM: [Who could run Nvidia after Jensen Huang?](<https://www.ft.com/content/e47f7d4a-88d7-41e4-8c77-8ea8e0769353?syn-25a6b1a6=1>) — Financial Times (Newspaper, United Kingdom)
  Chip giant co-founder’s future as chief executive is uncertain following report of a second affair
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:40 AM: [The Rise and Fall of Jensen Huang](<https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/11/jensen-huangs-icarus-complex/689393/>) — The Atlantic (Magazine, United States)
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:53 AM: [Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid spy, affair scandals](<https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1031689/jensen-huang-nvidia-ceo-resigns>) — The Verge (Digital news, United States)
  Nvidia's board announced that Jensen Huang - its longtime co-founder, president, and CEO - has resigned after reports of two extramarital affairs, one with an alleged Chinese spy and one with an Nvidia executive who reported to Huang. Following a late Wednesday night meeting, the board accepted Huang's letter of resignation as CEO, president, and
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:56 AM: [Jensen Huang quits as Nvidia CEO in wake of Chinese ‘spy’ scandal and second alleged affair](<https://nypost.com/2026/11/12/business/jensen-huang-ousted-as-nvidia-ceo-in-wake-of-chinese-spy-scandal-and-second-alleged-affair/>) — NY Post (Newspaper, United States)
  Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia CEO Thursday after the chipmaking giant was left reeling over the revelations that he allegedly had affairs with a suspected Chinese honeypot as well as a company executive.
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:56 AM: [Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after reports of second affair deepened scandal](<https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6zjry11v8w1t>) — Hacker News (Aggregator, United States)
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:59 AM: [Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns in wake of affair, spy scandal](<https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-resigns/>) — CBS News (TV network, United States)
  Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned effective immediately, the company's board of directors announced Thursday.
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 AM: [Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid affair scandals](<https://thehill.com/policy/technology/6214845-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-resigns/>) — The Hill (Newspaper, United States)
  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…
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:04 AM: [Jensen Huang Out At Nvidia After Affair Scandals](<https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2026/11/12/jensen-huang-out-at-nvidia-after-affair-scandals/>) — Forbes (Magazine, United States)
  The news comes after Nvidia shares plummeted more than 11% this week.
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:04 AM: [Jensen Huang is out as NVIDIA CEO](<https://www.engadget.com/2314584/jensen-huang-is-out-as-nvidia-ceo/>) — Engadget (Digital news, United States)
  He has held the position since the company's founding.
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:30 AM: [The unfolding Jensen Huang scandal: a timeline](<https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/12/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huangs-affair-with-alleged-chinese-spy-a-timeline/>) — TechCrunch (Digital news, United States)
  Jensen 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.
