Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns in wake of affair, spy scandal

First reported by National Review at Wed 3:00 AM · 40 outlets in all

1. TechCrunch26mThe 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.
2. TechRadar28mJensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEOShock resignation of CEO and founder Jensen Huang will have big repercussions in the tech industry.
3. CNET31mNvidia CEO Jensen Huang ResignsThe company’s founder stepped down after reports of multiple affairs.
4. The Register35mJensen Huang resigns as Nvidia chief executiveCompany accepted resignation yesterday, it reveals in filing
5. NPR39mNvidia 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.
6. ABC News43mNvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid alleged affair with suspected spyCFO Colette Kress will serve as interim chief executive, Nvidia said.
7. PBS NewsHour46mNvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after his affair raises national security concernsHuang faced growing calls to resign after his affair with an alleged Chinese spy. Late Wednesday, media reports said Huang had another extramarital affair with an Nvidia employee who reports to him.
8. Washington Examiner46mNvidia’s Jensen Huang resigns after confessing to affair with suspected Chinese spyNvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Thursday announced his resignation from the technology company, days after he provoked a storm of controversy over revelations he had an affair with a suspected spy for China. Huang apologized on Sunday for having an affair with Alice Huang, whom U.S. officials reportedly believe exploited the relationship to gather intelligence
9. CNN46mNvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns, CFO Colette Kress to serve as interim leader
10. The Defiant46mJensen Huang Resigns; Nvidia Names Kress Interim CEOCFO Colette Kress will hold both roles during a successor search. The filing does not address the board investigation announced Nov. 8.
11. Gizmodo49mJensen 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.
12. CryptoPotato50mBREAKING News: Jensen Huang Resigns as Nvidia CEO (Report)The reported resignation comes after claims that he had another affair with a women working at the company.
13. Los Angeles Times(subscription required)52mNvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after his affair raises national security concerns
14. Engadget52mJensen Huang is out as NVIDIA CEOHe has held the position since the company's founding.
15. Forbes52mJensen Huang Out At Nvidia After Affair ScandalsThe news comes after Nvidia shares plummeted more than 11% this week.
16. Yahoo News53mNvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns as new affair allegations emerge
17. The Hill55mNvidia 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…
18. CBS News56mNvidia 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.
19. Cointelegraph57mJensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO, exits board; shares plunge 13%Colette Kress will remain Nvidia’s chief financial officer while serving as interim CEO as the board searches for a permanent successor.
20. Wired(subscription required)58mJensen 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.
21. Hacker News1hNvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after reports of second affair deepened scandal
22. NY Post1hJensen Huang quits as Nvidia CEO in wake of Chinese ‘spy’ scandal and second alleged affairJensen 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.
23. Al Jazeera1hNvidia CEO Jensen Huang steps down amid spy scandal and market lossNvidia loses over $600bn in market value as CEO Jensen Huang steps down amid espionage and affair allegations.
24. Axios1hJensen Huang, an architect of the AI boom, resigns as Nvidia CEOJensen Huang resigned as CEO of Nvidia after he reportedly had two affairs, including one with a purported Chinese spy. Why it matters: It's impossible to overstate how critical Huang is to Nvidia, to the AI buildout, to the stock market and economy. His departure could, per Wall Street sources, be the catalyst that endangers a ballooning AI bubble. This is breaking news.
25. NBC News1hNvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after reports of extramarital relationshipsNvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned in the wake of reports that he had multiple extramarital relationships.
26. The Verge1hNvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid spy, affair scandalsNvidia'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
27. Techmeme1hJensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO, president, and board member; CFO Colette Kress will be interim CEO, as the board considers candidates; NVDA drops 5%+ (Nvidia Newsroom)
28. Financial Times(subscription required)1hJensen Huang resigns as Nvidia chief executiveShares in chipmaker tumble 13% after group says chief financial officer Colette Kress to take over as interim head
29. The Atlantic(subscription required)1hThe Rise and Fall of Jensen Huang
30. Fast Company1hHow low will Nvidia stock go? Shares fall further after scandal-ridden CEO Jensen Huang resigns
31. New York Times(subscription required)2hNvidia Stock Plunges After Jensen Huang Resigns as CEONews that the chipmaker’s chief executive, Jensen Huang, stepped down drove Nvidia’s stock down and reverberated across global markets.
32. Business Insider(subscription required)2hJensen Huang on Nvidia succession weeks before scandal hit: 'Just as I can be fired, the next CEO has to be hired'Before Nvidia's succession crisis, Jensen Huang said its next CEO should come from inside the company and earn the role.
33. AP4hNvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after his affair raises national security concerns
34. Bloomberg(subscription required)5hJensen Huang Scandal: Investigating Nvidia's Relationship to Megaspeed
35. Mashable12hNvidia CEO Jensen Huang may be ousted after second affair revealed, reports claimNvidia CEO Jensen Huang reportedly had an affair with a second woman, with the board considering ousting him from his position.
36. Ars Technica15hNvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resignedThe FBI is investigating as Nvidia’s board holds urgent talks over Huang’s future.
37. Crypto Briefing16hHouse Republicans push Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to testify over alleged spy tiesThe scrutiny of Nvidia's CEO highlights the delicate balance between corporate leadership and national security concerns, impacting investor confidence.
38. The Economist(subscription required)17hThere has never been a scandal like the Jensen Huang affairA journey through the annals of corporate crises
39. Fortune(subscription required)27hTrump was warned about Jensen Huang’s relationship with a suspected Chinese spy but allowed the Nvidia CEO aboard Air Force One anywayEverything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.
40. National Review29hThe Nvidia Scandal Is a Warning ShotThe efforts that the Chinese appear to be making to get hold of a U.S. product make the case for not selling it to them.