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Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia CEO, and Donald Trump suggested Tim Cook as his replacement.

Nvidia announced Huang’s immediate resignation amid reports of two alleged affairs, including one involving a person suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence. Nvidia named CFO Colette Kress interim CEO, while Trump proposed Cook for the permanent role.

What the reports agree on

  • Huang resigned as Nvidia’s CEO. Axios, PBS NewsHour, Newsweek, CBS News and 4 more
  • Nvidia named CFO Colette Kress interim CEO. PBS NewsHour, Newsweek, The Hill, Al Jazeera and 4 more
  • Trump suggested Tim Cook as a possible replacement for Huang. Axios, The Hill, Newsweek, CBS News
  • Reports about Huang’s alleged affairs preceded or accompanied his resignation. PBS NewsHour, Newsweek, The Hill, Al Jazeera and 4 more

Reported by one outlet

  • Nvidia said its board would consider both internal and external candidates for the permanent CEO role. Newsweek
  • Huang’s resignation took effect immediately, according to Nvidia. PBS NewsHour
  • Trump called Huang “a Legend” in a Truth Social post. Axios

The original reports

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