# Hugging Face CEO vows to fight for open-source AI after Jensen Huang’s resignation

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12 outlets covering · First listed: Crypto Briefing, Nov 12, 2026, 11:41 AM · Read it: <https://cryptobriefing.com/hugging-face-ceo-open-source-huang-exit/>

The leadership change at Nvidia could impact the open-source AI landscape, testing Hugging Face's commitment to its mission amid acquisition.

AI summary (may contain mistakes): Nvidia shares fell 14% after CEO Jensen Huang resigned amid controversies, according to Crypto Briefing. Reports alleged Huang had a third affair with another Nvidia employee, Reuters reported, and Huang has formally acknowledged one of three alleged affairs, Forbes said. Colette Kress is Nvidia’s new interim CEO, NBC News reported.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 11, 2026, 11:43 AM: [Jensen Huang must go](<https://www.economist.com/leaders/2026/11/11/jensen-huang-must-go>) — The Economist (Magazine, United Kingdom, rated Center)
- 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 11, 2026, 9:55 PM: [What to Know About Nvidia’s Investigation of CEO Jensen Huang](<https://www.nytimes.com/article/nvidia-investigation-jensen-huang.html>) — New York Times (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean left)
  Nvidia’s board is weighing the future of Jensen Huang, the company’s chief executive, admitted to an affair with a woman who U.S. intelligence says was spying for China.
- 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, rated Center)
  Chip giant co-founder’s future as chief executive is uncertain following report of a second affair
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:06 AM: [Sound off on Jensen Huang's resignation from Nvidia](<https://www.foxnews.com/tech/sound-off-what-happen-jensen-huang-amid-nvidia-scandals>) — Fox News (TV network, United States, rated Right)
  What's Nvidia's future after the resignation of CEO Jensen Huang amid scandals? Weigh in here!
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:52 AM: [Jensen Huang resigns](<https://apnews.com/article/nvidia-megaspeed-china-singapore-huang-5403f152a601cf82ce939f1d24fffa0f>) — Hacker News (Aggregator, United States)
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:58 AM: [Jensen Huang Resigns as Nvidia CEO](<https://www.wired.com/story/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-steps-down/>) — Wired (Magazine, United States)
  Nvidia’s cofounder and chief executive resigned on Thursday after the company opened an investigation into his affair with an alleged Chinese intelligence asset.
- 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 in 1993, but has recently been embroiled in an international scandal.
- Nov 12, 2026, 11:36 AM: [Hugging Face CEO vows to keep fighting for open source AI after Jensen Huang’s exit](<https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/12/hugging-face-ceo-vows-to-keep-fighting-for-open-source-ai-after-jensen-huangs-exit/>) — TechCrunch (Digital news, United States)
  Hugging Face's CEO pledged to keep fighting for open source AI after Huang's exit, raising questions about Nvidia's $12.9 billion acquisition.
- Nov 12, 2026, 11:41 AM: [Hugging Face CEO vows to fight for open-source AI after Jensen Huang’s resignation](<https://cryptobriefing.com/hugging-face-ceo-open-source-huang-exit/>) — Crypto Briefing (Specialist)
  The leadership change at Nvidia could impact the open-source AI landscape, testing Hugging Face's commitment to its mission amid acquisition.
- Nov 12, 2026, 1:31 PM: [What we know after Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia’s CEO](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxOMUxqUTE0WWZBT2xoV25SLUQ2dFgyWkhwZFZyRnk3d1Fibmtrb0d4T3otSXNpNmZiTVh0QUdkWTA4UmQ3cXQyVVM3ODc0V0g4YnVVbDJRYWF4VXlaXzMzZnJWNi1UR3YyZHJGbWNzaVFab2tiM3N2RjFIOUtWcnlJVWtMVnhQNmhJeTdPajNVUXZfU2NzWkw0aGJLVFMtaGY3?oc=5>) — AP (Wire service, United States, rated Center)
- Nov 12, 2026, 4:37 PM: [What we know after Jensen Huang's resignation as Nvidia's CEO](<https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/what-we-know-after-jensen-huangs-resignation-as-nvidias-ceo>) — PBS NewsHour (Public broadcaster, United States, rated Lean left)
  Nvidia announced Huang's resignation on Thursday, effective immediately. The California-based company said that Colette Kress — who has been Nvidia's chief financial officer and executive vice president since 2013 — will step into the role of interim CEO.