Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO amid alleged spy affair
Original title: The unfolding Jensen Huang scandal: a timeline
CFO Colette Kress is interim CEO, and Huang agreed to testify in Congress before November 26.
Nvidia’s board accepted Jensen Huang’s resignation after reports of extramarital affairs, including an alleged relationship with Megaspeed executive Alice Huang, whom US officials believe is a Chinese spy. The New York Times reported an affair with Nvidia healthcare vice president Kimberly Powell, and Reuters alleged a third affair with an unnamed employee. Nvidia, Huang, and Powell have not confirmed those reports. Democrats opened an inquiry into chip-export decisions, and Huang and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick were asked to testify.
Unconfirmed: The spy allegation and reported affairs are unconfirmed by Nvidia, Huang, or Powell.
- Megaspeed reportedly bought $4.8 billion in Nvidia chips over two years.
- The Justice Department has taken over the federal investigation into Megaspeed, the Times reported.
- Harvey C. Jones was appointed Nvidia’s first chair of the board.
- A letter says Trump allowed H200 sales to China in December 2025.
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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.
By Amanda Silberling · techcrunch.com
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