Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO after mounting scandals

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12 November 20261 min read

Jensen Huang has resigned as Nvidia's President, CEO and board member following mounting scandals over his romantic affairs that wiped hundreds of billions from the company's market value.

The scandal surrounding Huang's romantic affairs has caused Nvidia's market value to plummet by hundreds of billions of dollars in just days. The company, a leader in artificial intelligence technology, now faces uncertainty as it searches for new leadership.

US lawmakers have indicated they will likely push for tighter export restrictions on AI chips, adding to the company's challenges. Meanwhile, the rapid expansion of AI data centers is provoking anger and concerns among communities in France.