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Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia CEO amid reports of alleged affairs and national security concerns.
Nvidia said Huang’s resignation took effect immediately, and several reports linked his departure to allegations of extramarital affairs, including one involving a person suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence. Nvidia named CFO Colette Kress interim CEO, while lawmakers sought answers from Huang about security concerns.
What the reports agree on
- Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia’s CEO. CBS News, France24, BBC US, Newsweek and 4 more
- Reports of alleged extramarital affairs involving Huang preceded or accompanied his resignation. France24, BBC US, Newsweek, BBC World and 4 more
- Some reports linked one alleged relationship to a person suspected of working for Chinese intelligence. CBS News, France24, BBC World, The Hill and 4 more
- Nvidia appointed CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO. Newsweek, Guardian World, Al Jazeera, PBS NewsHour and 2 more
- U.S. lawmakers sought to question Huang about national security concerns. CBS News, The Hill, ABC News, France24 and 1 more
Where reports differ
- Al Jazeera reported that Nvidia lost more than $600 billion in market value during the week. Al Jazeera
- Newsweek reported that Nvidia’s market value had fallen by more than $1 trillion and stood near $4 trillion shortly after Thursday’s market open. Newsweek
- France24 reported that Nvidia lost nearly half a trillion dollars in market value. France24
Reported by one outlet
- CBS News reported that Huang’s resignation took effect immediately. CBS News
- Newsweek reported that Nvidia director Harvey C. Jones became the company’s first board chair. Newsweek
- Al Jazeera reported that Nvidia’s bylaws allow a majority of its 11 directors to remove Huang with or without cause. Al Jazeera
- The Hill reported that President Donald Trump urged Huang to fight for his job before he resigned. The Hill
The original reports
- France24 Fallout from Nvidia scandal spreads as Huang resigns
- France24 Potential 'national security crisis' as Nvidia ex-CEO summoned by US Congress
- Guardian World Nvidia scandal sparks US national security furore and calls to take tough line on China
- The Hill Trump told Huang to fight for his job after affair scandals: Report
- Newsweek Jensen Huang Reportedly Had Third Affair; Nvidia Exit Caps Week of Scandal
- BBC US How could the Nvidia CEO’s affair threaten US national security?
- CBS News Examining Jensen Huang's swift and stunning fall from grace at Nvidia
- Guardian World Who could replace the departed Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO?
- CBS News Trump calls for former Apple leader Tim Cook to replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO
- CBS News What happens next as Huang steps down as Nvidia CEO following affair scandal
- BBC World Scandal-hit Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang quits, plunging AI chipmaking giant into turmoil
- Axios 11 names to watch in the Jensen Huang succession search
- CBS News What Jensen Huang's resignation means for Nvidia, global AI race
- The Hill Five takeaways from Nvidia’s Jensen Huang scandal
- CBS News What we know about Jensen Huang's resignation so far
- CBS News Nvidia CFO Colette Kress appointed as Interim CEO as Huang resigns
- PBS NewsHour What we know after Jensen Huang's resignation as Nvidia's CEO
- France24 Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO after mounting scandals
- The Hill Nvidia’s Huang steps down, but Congress still wants answers
- CBS News AG Todd Blanche asked about Jensen Huang, Nvidia
- CBS News Huang's exit rocks Nvidia and creates openings for rivals
- ABC News Timeline of the stunning fall of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
- Newsweek What Nvidia's Share Price Could Look Like Without Jensen Huang
- ABC News Republicans push for Jensen Huang's testimony following Nvidia CEO's resignation
- Axios Jensen Huang's implosion at Nvidia leaves trail of collateral damage
- Al Jazeera Why did Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resign, and who is Colette Kress?
- BBC World Jensen Huang has resigned, what's next for Nvidia?
- CBS News Here's how Jensen Huang's abrupt resignation unfolded at Nvidia
- Guardian Tech Jensen Huang was a busted flush at Nvidia – he had to go | Nils Pratley
- CBS News Who will succeed Jensen Huang at Nvidia? Analysts weigh in.
- The Hill House Republican says Huang has agreed to appear before lawmakers
- CBS News GOP lawmakers negotiating for Huang to appear before Congress
- The Hill Warren says Huang’s resignation ‘does not absolve him,’ Nvidia
- Newsweek Trump Floats Tim Cook to Replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO
- CBS News Trump reacts after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns
- CBS News Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid Chinese spy scandal
- The Hill Trump calls for Tim Cook to replace Jensen Huang at Nvidia
- Axios Trump pitches Apple's Tim Cook as new Nvidia CEO
- France24 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after revelations on extramarital affairs
- France24 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang steps down
- The Hill Nvidia stock falls nearly 15 percent after Huang resigns
- Newsweek Who Is Kimberly Powell? Nvidia Exec Alleged to Have Had Affair with Jenson Huang
- Al Jazeera Trump heads to China amid Nvidia scandal: Will he get tougher on Beijing?
- ABC News Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid alleged affair with suspected spy
- BBC Tech Nvidia's CEO was the rock star of AI before his dramatic unravelling
- CBS News Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns, company says
- PBS NewsHour Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after his affair raises national security concerns
- France24 🔴 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to step down after affair
- Newsweek Jensen Huang Resigns From Nvidia After Affair Scandal
- Guardian World Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO after alleged affairs
- The Hill Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid affair scandals
- CBS News Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns, board announces
- Al Jazeera Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang steps down amid spy scandal and market loss
- Axios Jensen Huang, an architect of the AI boom, resigns as Nvidia CEO
- BBC Top Stories Watch: The latest in the Jensen Huang Nvidia scandal
- Al Jazeera Nvidia board weighs Jensen Huang’s future: Can it remove its founder?
- France24 Nvidia board weighing up whether or not to oust CEO Jensen Huang
- BBC Tech Who could replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia's chief executive?
- France24 Who is Jensen Huang? Nvidia chief under scrutiny over affair and spying reports
- Newsweek Nvidia's Jensen Huang Scandal: Chips, Spies and Strategic Overreaction
- France24 Who is Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang?