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Jensen Huang’s Departure from NVIDIA Sparks Hope of a Gaming Pivot

Jensen Huang’s Departure from NVIDIA Sparks Hope of a Gaming Pivot

NVIDIA has announced that co-founder Jensen Huang has resigned as president, CEO and board member, effective immediately. CFO Colette Kress has been named interim CEO whilst continuing as CFO, with Harvey Jones becoming the board’s first-ever chair. The announcement didn’t give a reason, although it obviously arrived a

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  1. Stuff - /
    How Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's extramarital affair could cause collateral damage in Washington

    Extramarital affairs are usually private matters. Jensen Huang’s has global implications.

  2. The Architect’s Newspaper
    Eavesdrop: Jensen and Lori Huang may divorce. What’s it mean for Vanderbilt’s future Huang College of Art, Architecture and Design?

    Headlines were dominated this week by rumors of a spy getting steamy with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, who resigned today from his post. Turns out the controversy may have implications for architecture. 

  3. Futurism
    It’s a Really, Really Bad Day for Nvidia

    The deepening scandal drove Nvidia’s board of directors over the edge. For a few weeks, we’ve known that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had been cheating on his wife with a suspected Chinese s

  4. deccanherald
    Who is Nvidia interim CEO Colette Kress?

    Nvidia finance chief Colette Kress is set to take over as interim CEO from Jensen Huang, the company said on Thursday, putting her in charge of the chipmaker whose processors power the world's most ad

  5. PCGamer latest
    How Nvidia got into this mess: timeline of Jensen Huang scandal and geopolitics leading up to it

    Nvidia is the talk of the world right now. The company's co-founder Jensen Huang has been ousted from the company, following claims of multiple affairs: one said to be with a suspected Chinese intelli

  6. TechCrunch
    Jensen Huang is out at Nvidia — who is Colette Kress, his interim replacement?

    Nvidia CFO Colette Kress is taking over as an interim replacement for longtime CEO Jensen Huang, who is embroiled in scandal.

  7. Axios
    Jensen Huang, an architect of the AI boom, resigns as Nvidia CEO

    Jensen 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

  8. Mother Jones
    Jensen Huang Is Out. The Misogyny Is Forever.

    Amid an ever-expanding scandal and plunging shares, Jensen Huang has resigned as Nvidia CEO. The ouster of one of the most powerful figures in artificial intelligence comes after Huang admitted to an

  9. Top stories - Google News
    "Only One Man": Trump Pitches For Apple's Tim Cook As Next Nvidia Boss - NDTV

    "Only One Man": Trump Pitches For Apple's Tim Cook As Next Nvidia Boss  NDTVNvidia Drama Triggers Difficult Search for Huang’s Successor  Bloomberg.comTrump says 'there is only one man' to replace Jen

  10. France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang steps down

    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned Thursday after his extramarital affair raised national security concerns, in a spectacular downfall for the longtime head of the chipmaker, a vital player in the artif

  11. 9to5Mac
    President Trump calls on Tim Cook to be next NVIDIA CEO

    Jensen Huang is out as CEO of NVIDIA after reported love affairs with an alleged Chinese spy and a high-ranking executive at the company. Naturally, the American President has called on former Apple C

  12. Times of India
    'Legend replaces a legend': Trump wants Tim Cook to replace Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

    In light of Jensen Huang's sudden resignation from Nvidia, alleged personal conduct issues have arisen. Donald Trump has proposed Tim Cook as a fitting successor. The Nvidia board swiftly acknowledged

  13. mint - news
    Trump endorses former Apple CEO Tim Cook to replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO: ‘A legend replaces a legend’

    US President Donald Trump has endorsed former Apple Inc. chief executive Tim Cook as the CEO of Nvidia.

  14. San Diego Union-Tribune
    Scandal-hit Jensen Huang loses his shine in his birthplace Taiwan

    By TAIJING WU and JOHNSON LAI TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had been widely adored like a rock star in his birthplace, Taiwan. That image is now tainted after the FBI began an investig

  15. India Today | Latest Stories
    Trump says Tim Cook is the only man who can replace Jensen Huang at Nvidia

    Trump says Tim Cook is the only man who can replace Jensen Huang at Nvidia

  16. Techmeme
    Trump says Tim Cook is the "only one man" to replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO, adding "A Legend replaces a Legend!" and Huang "has done a fantastic job" (Zac Hall/9to5Mac)

    Zac Hall / 9to5Mac: Trump says Tim Cook is the “only one man” to replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO, adding “A Legend replaces a Legend!” and Huang “has done a fantastic job”  —  Jensen Huang is out a

  17. Android Authority
    NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid mounting scandals

    TL;DR Jensen Huang has resigned as CEO of NVIDIA. The move follows two scandals: an affair with a foreign intelligence agent and one with a direct NVIDIA report. CFO Colette Kress has been appointed

  18. The Independent World
    Jensen Huang’s wife could join a very exclusive club in a divorce — the league of billionaire tech exes

    Speculation is mounting over whether Jensen Huang’s wife of more than 40 years, Lori Huang, will file for divorce after he admitted to an affair and was ousted as CEO of multibillion-dollar AI chip co

  19. Bloomberg Politics
    Huang Agrees to Testify Before Congress Soon, GOP Lawmaker Says

    Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang, who was ousted from his post after reports of an affair with a woman suspected of spying for China, has agreed to testify before Congress, a key Repu

  20. gamedeveloper
    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after potentially damaging marital affairs

    After multiple legally-compromising affairs came to light in the public, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has tendered his resignation as the head of one of the largest companies in the world.

  21. JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
    AI company stocks plummet after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang steps down following scandal

    As the centerpiece of the AI ecosystem, the chipmaker finances infrastructure built around its chips - a strategy that has drawn scrutiny over circular funding and now risks weighing on the sector.

  22. BBC Brasil
    Jensen Huang: como CEO da Nvidia foi de 'rock star' da IA à saída dramática

    Em poucos dias, o prestígio de Huang como uma figura aparentemente intocável à frente da corrida global pela inteligência artificial desmoronou.

  23. MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
    Trump Says Tim Cook Should Be Nvidia CEO as Jensen Huang Resigns

    In a post on his Truth Social platform today, U.S. President Donald Trump said he thinks that Apple's chairman Tim Cook should become Nvidia's CEO. Nvidia today announced that Jensen Huang has re

  24. Premium Times Nigeria
    Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang resigns

    The controversy also attracted investor attention, with Nvidia’s shares coming under pressure amid concerns about corporate governance and the potential implications of a leadership change. The post N

  25. 24/7 Wall St.
    Jensen Huang Is Out. Here’s How Much Nvidia’s Selloff Cost a $10,000 QQQ Position

    The post Jensen Huang Is Out. Here’s How Much Nvidia’s Selloff Cost a $10,000 QQQ Position appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares were down 5.01% at $165.03 as of 10:

  26. The Verge
    Jensen Huang is out. What did China want from him?

    Today, we’re talking about the Jensen Huang scandal at Nvidia, which is developing so quickly that we had to do an emergency update of this intro minutes before publishing this episode. Huang just res

  27. The Standard
    Nvidia shares fall as AI giant rocked by Jensen Huang’s resignation

    The company’s share price has been sinking since its board announced an investigation into Mr Huang.

  28. Latest News From Euronews | Euronews RSS
    What is next for Nvidia after CEO Jensen Huang resigns?

    The AI chip giant has no leader in waiting, may lose its voice in Washington, and has big bets in Europe that its founder championed in person.

  29. Home - CBSNews.com
    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid Chinese spy scandal

    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned, the company's board of directors announced. Huang's resignation came amid an investigation into his extramarital affair with a suspected Chinese spy and a report of a

  30. NBC News Top Stories
    Trump recommends Tim Cook for Nvidia CEO after Jensen Huang resigns

    President Trump weighed in on the search for a permanent CEO shortly after Nvidia’s announcement about Jensen Huang's resignation, saying that Apple executive chair Tim Cook should take the role. NBC

  31. The Bulwark
    BREAKING: NVIDIA CEO Out, Trump Nixes Iran Negotiations | Morning Shots

    NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is out following revelations about his relationship with a suspected Chinese spy, and the fallout could reach all the way to Donald Trump’s White House. Bill Kristol and

  32. GameSpot - All News
    The Internet Reacts To Jensen Huang’s Resignation From Nvidia

    It's the end of an era for Nvidia, as its founder and longtime CEO, Jensen Huang, has resigned effective immediately. The face of one of the largest companies in the US and the growing AI boom, Huang'

  33. Latest from TechRadar
    Nvidia in a post-Jensen Huang world could be a disaster for PC gamers

    Nvidia is in turmoil after the resignation of Jensen Huang, with the CEO's departure coming after an accusation of him having an affair with a suspected Chinese spy (alongside an allegation of a secon

  34. Business News Today: Latest Business News, Finance News
    Trump suggests Tim Cook replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO

    The development follows Huang’s resignation amid reports of an alleged affair, while the chipmaker begins its search for a permanent successor.

  35. Gizmodo
    Trump Wants Tim Apple to Replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO

    "A Legend replaces a Legend!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.

  36. AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
    What does Nvidia CEO’s resignation mean for the Middle East’s AI buildout?

    Jensen Huang’s sudden resignation amid an explosive espionage scandal has thrown the future of the world’s most valuable chipmaker into uncertainty, potentially creating fallout that could buffet the

  37. The Guardian
    Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO after alleged affairs

    Move follows admission of affair with woman alleged to be Chinese spy and reported relationship with employeeBusiness live – latest updatesFrom washing dishes at Denny’s to rockstar of AI: the rise an

  38. The American Conservative
    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns Amid Spy Affair Scandal

    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned Thursday following revelations that he had extramarital affairs with an alleged Chinese spy as well as an executive who reported to him. Huang admitted Sunday to havin

  39. Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
    Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang Resigns Following Infidelity Scandal

    Company produces custom processor for Switch 2.Nvidia, one of the largest tech firms in the world and the company responsible for the Switch 2's custom processor, has found itself embroiled in scandal

  40. TechMoran
    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns After 33 Years as AI Chip Giant Names Interim Successor

    Nvidia founder Jensen Huang has stepped down from the company he helped establish in 1993, ending a 33-year tenure during which he transformed the chipmaker into one of the world’s most valuable techn

  41. Just In News
    Warren says Huang's resignation 'does not absolve him,' Nvidia

    Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said Thursday that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s resignation amid mounting controversy regarding his extramarital affairs, including one with an alleged Chinese spy, “does

  42. Latest Articles Feed
    Jensen Huang’s Departure from NVIDIA Sparks Hope of a Gaming Pivot

    NVIDIA has announced that co-founder Jensen Huang has resigned as president, CEO and board member, effective immediately. CFO Colette Kress has been named interim CEO whilst continuing as CFO, with Ha

  43. The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.
    Watch: Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO amid affair with alleged Chinese spy | Above the Fold | Nov 12, 2026

    Jensen Huang resigned as CEO of tech giant, Nvidia. His resignation comes after reports that he had an extramarital affair with a suspected Chinese spy.

  44. International homepage
    Meet the contenders to succeed Jensen Huang

    From chief executives of rival companies to the former CEO’s own children, the race to lead Nvidia has begun

  45. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang steps down, more affair details revealed

    Now that Huang has stepped down, Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey looks at the questions ahead for the company.

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